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GUIDE TO LIFE AT COWLEY
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tVetcoMie Back
The Pulse is here
by Michelle Bair
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Hi, and welcome to Cowley.
To those who are sohomores,
welcome back.
What you're reading is a
special edition of the PULSE, a
student magazine started two
years ago to replace the
College's yearbook. We're
especially proud of the PULSE
because last year it was named
the number two general in-
terest student magazine in the
nation by the Society of
Collegiate Journalists.
But that was last year. This
year, the staff is already at
work to serve you. While you
were attending your last
minute before-school-starts
parties, six members of the
staff (the ones we could get in
touch with and who were
available) were cleaning out
summer brain rot and got
together to put out this special
issue just for you.
The entire staff will be
working to bring the student
body an up-to-date look at cam-
pus life and recapture the
memories before they're filed
into the brain to collect dust.
The PULSE will be published
four more times this year and
you can look for it in late Oc-
tober, December, March and
May.
But this isn't the only student
publication on campus. The
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TIGER'S ROAR, a daily
newspaper, will keep you up to
date on Cowley events of the
current week. The editor of the
ROAR is Lori Schwintz, a Win-
field sophomore. The first issue
is scheduled for Aug. 28 and
you can look for it every day
thereafter.
THE CYCLE is a monthly
newspaper and is more like the
one you are used to at home.
The editor is Arkansas City
sophomore Steve Dye and the
first publication date is Sept. 5.
THE CYCLE will be out the first
Friday of every month.
I look forward to an exciting
year for the magazine and the
other publications, and I hope
you like the extra edition sur-
vival guide that a small group
of the PULSE staff has put
together.
In addition to all the begin-
ning-of-school policies you'll be
asked to learn and know by
heart, I want to add one
request of my own. Read at
least a small part of the PULSE-
every issue. After all, you'll
never know if you like it until
you try it. Believe me, we'll be
working hard to see that Mikie
and you will definitely like the
PULSE.
Have a great year,
Michelle Bair,
PULSE Editor-in-Chief
Mini-Mag Editor
Steve Dye
Photographer
Jeff Dzeidzic
Writers
Stephanie Bruner
John Dalton
April Houston
David Mclntj re
This issue of the PULSE has
been produced by a small por
Hon of the PULSE staff as a
welcome back to school
edition. The PULSE will be
produced quarterly by the
School Publications class at
Cowley County Community
College and Area Vocational
Technical School, 125 S
Second, Arkansas City Kansas;
67005,
One thousand copies of
"Survival Issue" were prints
the Arkansas City Traveled
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Who ya gonna call?
by David Mdntire
It's a cool October morning.
As you rush down the dorm
step, you trip on your size 10s
and get to know the stairs and
landing "up close and per-
sonal."
While assessing the damage
to your frame and that stunning
ensemble you jumped into not
minutes before, you notice your
left ankle has swollen to the
size of a large, very large,
grapefruit and is the color of
Smurfette's nose. As a popular
movie of a few years back
asked, "Whatcha gonna do?"
If you're not a native of
Arkansas City, this could be a
sticky situation. A survival list
of numbers is included here to
help you out.
First is 911. This one numer
will get the police, fire depart-
ment, or ambulance in just
three digits. It's for emergency
situations only so calling 911 to
complain about that parking
ticket you got last December
wouldn't be advised. There are
numbers for that, too.
Those numbers, 442-3344 for
the police department, 442-
2324 for the Fire Department,
and 442-1410 for an ambulance
are manned 24 hours a day,
and if the dispatcher can't an-
swer your question, they can
connect you to someone who
can help.
If you need medical attention
but the situation isn't pressing
enough to call on 911, one of
the places to go would be
Arkansas City Memorial
Hospital which is located at 1st
Street and Birch Avenue. The
phone number is 442-2500, and
the emergency exit is located
on the south side of the
building.
If what you have is the snif-
fles or a dull ache or lumbago,
any of a number of physicians
will 'cure' you in exchange for
some of your (or mom and
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EASY ENROLLMENT
Susan Rush-Johnston enrolls three for either day or night classes at largest enrollments the College has
freshmen college students. As of Cowley. It appears to be one of the had. (Photo by Jeff Dseldilc)
August 22. .1 ,032 students had enrolled
Helpful Hints
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College celebrates 65th year
with 'one to grow on' theme
At 65, Cowley County Com-
munity College and Area
Vocational-Technical School
is doing anything but retiring.
As a matter of fact, when
educational opportunities are
considered this fall, more than
2,000 students will agree that
an education at Cowley will
give them an edge... one they
can grow on.
CCCC-AVTS is a far cry from
the institution that was foun-
ded in August of 1922. By Sep-
tember 11 of that year, 58
students-40 women and 18
men-enrolled for classes that
were held in four rooms of the
newly completed high school
building. Today, the campus
boasts a 19-acre campus, 10
buildings and a new dormitory
?hat should be ready for oc-
cupancy before the end of the
institution's 65th anniversary
year.
The student body has
changed considerably, too.
Back in 1922, the students
were principally recent high
school graduates. Today, the
fastest growing student age
group is between 30-39 years
of age. There are still plenty
of recent high school
graduates around. As a mat-
ter of fact there were more 18-
20 year olds on campus last
semester than any other age
group but the 30-39 year old
category appears to be cat-
ching up.
That change in our student
body means that the College
is offering updating of job
skills and retraining to people
already on the job, as well as
initial skills training and tran-
sfer programs for the
traditional student. It means
that at 65 the College is ser-
ving its community better than
ever.
The College, like the coun-
try, has been through some
rough times. During the war
years the enrollment dropped
markedly. In 1944 the class
consisted of 18 women, who
wore white caps and gowns as
they might have done in an al
girls school. "The class of 194J
had only nine graduates. Little
did they know that three
generations later the
graduating classes woulc
number over 200.
The College has learned tc
adapt to the rough times, too
During the war years when
the full time student
population decreased, night
classes were started to ac-
comodate the part-time
students with jobs. Today thei
night classes, through thei
Continuing Education
program, account for about 50
percent of the College's
enrollment head count.
Currently, the College
recognizes the problems of
the economy and the needs of
the community. That's why
grants and scholarships have
been designed especially for
the displaced worker and
those in farm related oc-
cupations.
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Seeking shelter
by Sieve Dye
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This year, some Cowley
students will experience
problems on a larger scale than
finding enough time to study or
locating their classrooms. For
them the problem will hit closer
to home. They may not be able
to find one, at least not on
campus.
The College is finding it hard
to place students who want to
live on campus. About a week
before classes started, Sid
Regnier, vice-president of ad-
ministration told the board of
trustees that even by using all
available housing there were
still seven more housing con-
tracts than there were dor-
mitory spaces.
The College is finding a
variety of solutions to the
problem. The most permanent,
and the most expensive, of
these solutions is the con-
struction of a new 40-bed dor-
mitory at the corner of Fourth
Street and Central. Con-
struction on the dorm started in
July and is already "out of the
ground." The new dormitory,
which is being built by Walz and
Sigler Construction Co. from
Wichita, carries a projected
$732,300 price tag.
While the new dormitory is a
much needed addition to the
campus, it's completion date is
uncertain. Regnier told the
Board of Trustees in an Aug. It
meeting that the constructor
company is projecting an end o\
January completion but he isn'1
sure that's possible.
The dormitory will provide
relief to a situation which
presently has students staying
three to a room which was
designed for two. According to
Director of Student Life Virgi
Watson, students who are
staying three to a room will be
moved to the new facility as
soon as it is completed.
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Dorm
(Continued from page 6)
"We're going to move the
students staying three to a
room first, and we're going to
give them single rooms over
there," Watson said.
The College has also fur-
nished a garage apartment
behind Ireland Hall which will
accomodate four students.
Watson said that for security
reasons, those rooms will be
housed by male students
because it may be "too dark to
put girls back there."
The situation may be relieved
somewhat by the normal at-
trition rate of the students.
"We will lose 10 or so at the
beginning," Watson said.
"Some basketball players may
not make the first team and
will get mad and go home, and
some girls might decide they
don't like it here-that it's not
what they expected-and go
home to mom."
For the most part, Watson
says the students understand
the crowded situation.
"We talked to them about it,
and no one minded. They all
wanted to stay," he said.
While some students may be
able to seek accomodations off
campus, many can't afford to.
"We have students on Pell
Grants that aren't here yet.
They can't tell a landlord they'll
pay him when their Pell Grant
arrives," Watson said. "We can
wait on the money here at the
College, but you can't find a
landlord to do that."
Henderson named dorm supervisor
by Steve Dye
Cowley may not have a new
dormitory yet, but they do have
a new dorm supervisor.
Pat Henderson is a graduate
of Oklahoma State University,
with a bachelors degree in
psychology. She also has an
associate degree in word
processing fom Tulsa Junior
College.
Henderson is married to a
corrections officer at a prison in
Hominy, Okla. They have two
children, a 14 year-old boy and
an 1 1 year-old boy.
Before coming to Cowley,
Henderson worked as a house
service worker at the Winfield
State Hospital and Training
Center. She said that her job
there was unsatisfying.
"I wasn't too happy with my
prior job, mainly because I felt
like I -spent all that time going
to school, then I wound up in a
job where I didn't use my
college education," she said.
As dormitory supervisor,
Henderson is aware of the
shortage of available housing
for students on campus.
"We do have more students
than we have rooms, but we're think it's going to be a real
trying to make everybody hap- challenge, and that it's going to
py and put them where they get me in the area where I want
want," she said.
Henderson is aware that
there were some problems with
dorm management last year,
but said that she doesn't an-
ticipate any trouble.
"I've had some of the studen-
ts and some of the staff both
tell me that things got a little
out of hand last year, but I'm
going to put my foot down at
the very beginning and say that
we're going to treat the
roomates with respect, and if
not, they will be written up. I'm
hoping that I can say 'hey, this
is going to be our family life for
a year and let's all try and work
together'," she said.
Henderson said that although
it means being apart from her
family, she is happy to be at
Cowley.
"I love it. I really do. When I
first interviewed for this job,
there was some hesitation
because of my family situation.
But my husband said, 'Hey, it's
up to you,' so I took the job. I
to go," she said.
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Bookstore moves to basement
by Michelle Bair
The bookstore has moved
and is currently located in the
Endowment Association rooms
in the basement of the College
Dorm.
Ruene Gage is the coor-
dinator at the bookstore and is
ready for business.
Books are the main reason
students go to the bookstore,
but she also has supplies, t-
shirts and sweatshirts.
The bookstore was moved so
the kitchen and dining area can
be expanded and is only ex-
pected to be located in its
current place for a semester or
year at the longest.
Many students are on grants
and scholarships. Gage is ad-
vised of a list of those who
receive the books at no cost,
but can not be kept. Unem-
ployment is another list she
gets for those who are to
receive books but everyone
else must pay the price.
Classes change and so do
books. Patience is a virtue in
Gage's department.
'I'm glad to have them
(students) here at Cowley and
ask they have patience while
they wait for their books,' Gage
said.
What does Gage hope for in
the future?
'I would like to be able to sell
calculators and clothing along
with supplies and I'm always
selling books!'
BASEMENT BOOKSTORE
Sookstor* coordinator Ruene Gage, school year. Gage not only hankie, shirts and swoatshirts.(Photo by Jeff
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Hello from SGA
by M/che//e Bair
Spirit and skill will combine
into one loud Tiger proud
group. The Cowley
cheerleaders and the pompon
squad have become one to lead
Tiger fans.
Sponsor Stephanie Barnhill
explained the reason for the
change.
"Since the objectives of the
two squads were the same, we
decided to combine them into
one spirit squad. This will also
help give the students more
time to devote to their studies
because we will form two
groups that will alternate
traveling to out of town
games," Barnhill said.
Barnhill said there are still
three open spots on the squad
and grants in aid are available.
In addition to attending the
Tiger games, Spirit Squad mem-
' bers will perform in the
Arkalalah Parade, and conduct
a spirit clinic for little league
cheerleaders on Family Day.
According to Barnhill,
anyone interested in trying out
for the Tiger mascot should talk
to her as soon as possible.
"We're looking for someone
who is full of energy and fun
loving," said Barnhill. "The
Tiger is a popular part of Tiger
games, especially for the little
kids. The Tiger has to be able to
love the kids and have enough
personality to dance to 'Bar-
bara Ann' like Joey Wilson did
last year."
by Debbie Hobaugh
Welcome to Cowley! As
Student Government
Association President I want to
warn you, you're in for an ex-
citing year. Troy Girrens, SGA
Vice-President and myself will
be doing our best to make this
year the most memorable one
yet!
Cowley offers an array of op-
portunities from academic
clubs to fun-filled intermurals.
Along ■ with many planned
social events throughout the
year it gets started with the
Tiger Tube Races. Concluding
the wet and wild races, SGA
will sponsor the annual water-
melon feed in Paris Park. It will
be a great time to get acquain-
ted with other students, and to
SGA President
pucker up and attempt to break
the record for spitting water-
melon seeds.
The Student Government
Association was established to
serve and speak the voice of
the students. We are looking
forward to doing that for you.
You can make our job easier
and succesful by getting in-
volved. Weigh the options and
join a club or two and let us
know what can be done . to
make Cowley a better place to
study and grow because,
together we're better.
Welcome back to Cowley! Meet
new friends. I'm hoping that
with everyone's involvement
we can have a great year.
Welcome!
TAKING A BREATHER
Sam Williams takes a well deserved,
break during last year's Tiger Tube
River Race. Tiger Tubes was the brain-
child of Bob Juden.
Welcome
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Clubs add to campus life
by John Dalton
Cowley has approximately 20
clubs and organizations in-
volving all aspects of college
life.
SGA (Student Government
Association), Tiger Action Club,
for the spirited at heart, lear-
ning of the dangers of chemical
abuse or joining a Bible study
are all club activities. Other
clubs deal with learning about
specific study area.
Alcohol Drug Abuse
Awareness Council
One of the newest
organizations on Cowley's cam-
pus is ADAAC. ADAAC for-
med last year. In it's first year,
the organization held several
dances and a non-alcoholic
beverage contest. The club also
sponsored a poster contest to
promote awareness to students
of the danger of chemical
abuse. The club is sponsored by
Linda Puntney and Virgil Wat-
son.
Student
Government Association
SGA is always planning some
sort of Cowley event. From
watermelon feeds to Tigerama.
SGA really keeps the campus
life busy. SGA members are
elected by each organization
and they attend monthly
meetings. SGA is sponsored by
W.S. Scott and Carriasco
McGilbra. Project Care spon-
sored a sold-out musical and
talent night. Proceeds from the
concert helped reduce student
loans from the group and ad-
ded to the treasury to offset the
cost of community service
projects by the group.. A goal
of the group's choir was to per-
form in a different church every
Sunday. The group is sponsored
by Virgil Watson and Lu Nelson.
Drama Club
The Drama Club produces
and performs one play a
semester. Last year the
organization presented the
comedy 'Everybody Loves
Opal,' and the murder mystery
'Murder on Center Stage.' The
organization is under direction
of Sharon Hill.
Kansas Home
Economics
Student Section
Although KHESS has a small
membership, they accomplish a
great deal. Under the direction
of Carol Hobaugh-Maudlin, the
organization annually presents
a fashion show. The show is put
together by the club members
and they even model the
clothes. The club takes many
field trips.
Traditional, Non-
traditional Students
The 'Traditional and Non-
Traditional Student'
organization, also known as
TNTS are a support group for
students who have been out of
school for several years or to
any student who is interested.
There are no dues or mem-
berships. Last year, the TNTS
sponsored a scholarship raffle,
held a sock hop, and also
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helped with the Kiwanis Pan-
cake Feed. The organization is
sponsored by Chris Vollweider.
Campus
Christian Fellowship
CCF meets twice a week with
sponsor Philip Buechner. The
fellowship provides an op-
portunity for students to ex-
press their fellowship together
on campus. In the past, CCF ac-
tivities included weekend
crusades, inter-denominational
athletics and going to Christian
concerts.
Tiger Action Club
Tiger Action Club is a spirit
club for Cowley's athletic
teams. TAC does not support
just the athletes, they promote
spirit among Cowley students
by painting posters that are
hung along the hallways. Fund
raising projects have included
selling orange sweatshirts
with Tiger Paws. TAC is also
responsible for the annual chili
feed and pep rally before
homecoming. The organization
is sponsored by Stephanie Bar-
nhill.
Vocational Industrial
Clubs of America
VICA is an organization for
students who are involved in
the fields of trade, industrial,
technical and health. Robert
Boggs and Charles White are
VICA sponsors. Members were
involved with the Pancake Feed
and the Tumbleweed Car Show.
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Clubs
Society for
Collegiate Journalists
SCJ is for members of the
College publications staffs and
anyone interested in media.
Ron Pruitt is the sponsor. SCJ
produced and sold CCCC pom-
pon girl calendars during the
first semester, and in January
recognized 'Freedom of the
Press' day.
Distributive Education
Club of America
DECA is a club for students
who are learning the fun-
damentals of moving mer-
chandise from the original
manufacturer to the retailer.
Activities for DECA included:
field trips to television stations
and evaluating Wichita malls
for display ads. The sponsor of
the club is Bob Brennaman.
Cosmetology VICA
Cosmo VICA is a club in
which members familiarize
themselves with the newest
hairstyling techniques and also
with the Cowley campus. Last
year the club held several bake
sales and sold candy bars on
Campus. They also offered free
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manicures and facials during an
open house. And they entered
a float in last year's Arkalalah
Parade. The sponsor of Cosmo
VICA is Pat Mauzey.
Student
Education Association
The SEA is an organization
for those students who are con-
sidering a career in teaching.
The prospective teachers meet
on a monthly basis. Last year,
the club hosted guest speakers,
including Dr. Edward Foster of
Southwestern College, and
Middle School principal Blaine
Babb. The sponsor of SEA is
Stan Dyck.
Science and
Engineering Club
The Science and Engineering
Club is involved in interests
such as astronomy and physics.
Last year the club held public
veiwing sessions of Halley's
Comet, and traveled to the
Cosmosphere in Hutchinson.
They also toured the
Engineering Department at
Wichita State University. The
sponsor for the club is Dr.
Michael Nicholas.
Phi Theta Kappa
PTK is a national honor
society for students who accel
at academics. Last year the club
concentrated on initiating new
members and reorganization.
The club also started a newslet-
ter to keep its other Kansas
chapters informed of their ac-
tivities. The sponsor for PTK is
Jim Miesner.
Phi Beta Lambda
PBL is a fraternity for studen-
ts who are interested in
business. The group par-
ticipates in state and national
contests and takes a number of
field trips during the year.
Sponsors for the group are
Mary Wilson and Joe Isaacson.
Agri-Business Club
Agri-business club is designed
for students enrolled in
agriculture classes. The pur-
pose of the club is to develop
leadership abilities and
promote agriculture in the com-
munity. Larry Schwintz and
Richard Tredway sponsor the
organization.
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dad's-if that be the case) hard choice, now you get to do some without a job? Thats where Job
earned greenbacks. A list can legwork. Get ready to traipse Services comes in. This agency
be found in the yellowpages or across town to get your elec- has helped many a college
through the hospital. A list of tricity, gas and cable turned on. student pay for those nasty
specialists (chiropracters, To get your electricity you 'head debts that tend to accumulate
OBGYN and the like) can be north young man,' to 3113 N. when mom and dad don't foot
found in either place also. Summit. They will ask you a the bill. They are just two
But enough of what ails you. barrage of questions about blocks from the College and
Some of you may still be apart- you, your parents, your job will try to hook you up with a
ment shopping. Since about the etc., then set up a time for hook part or full time job for FREE.
only dorm space left is in the up. You'll do the same at the May we also suggest the
bathtubs, many of you will be gas company 304 S. Summit. Traveler and their handy dandy
going as the Army says, on the Cable Television Inc. is located 'Help Wanted' section in the
economy list.' You can find a at 207 N. Summit and for most classifieds. Ed Hargrove and
list of apartments or houses for people is the only place where the Financial Aid Office also
rent through almost any realtor money is taken and service is carries a list of jobs available in
m town. The Chamber of Com- installed. A call to 442-2280 will the community and on campus,
merce also has a listing. One tell you just what to bring since Hopefully no one will need
might check the Traveler or it varies with the amount of the emergency numbers and
bulletin board around the premium channels (Showtime, the other information will be
college or around town. Once HBO) you want. useful while you're at Cowley,
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Hey Tigers, Come on in !
Looking good ain't no sin!
We have perms, cuts and styles-
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We offer:
Cuts, perms, color, manicures,
pedicures, facials, and the newest
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Tiger Tube week (Roster
sign up with Bob Juden)
6:30-8:30, 8-ball Pool Tournament
(see Bob Juden now)
Volleyball Scrimmage at Friends
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^2 Watermelon Feed, 6 p.m.
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7:30 Board of Trustees
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4-TIGER TUBES
5-WATERMELON FEED
Cosmetology
6 COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM
The cosmetology department is
one of Cowley's finest. Find out
what makes it a cut above
others in the state.
8-FORCE BEHIND GED LAB
10-AT WORK WITH
STUDENTS
COWLEY
12-SHARON HILL: BALANCING A
BABY AND A MELODRAMA
14-INTRODUCING TWO NEW
TEACHERS
Phanlom Diner
16 PHANTOM DINER
The Phantom Diner is back and
his culinary palate is in action.
His first strike of the season was
on The Patio resturant in down-
town Arkansas City.
30-VOLLEYBALl CHAMPS
COVER STORY: Jim Brown,
Wichita freshman, flips over
Cowley. Brown, a member of the
Tiger Spirit Squad is also ranked
fifth in the state in gymnastics.
(Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
Mini -Mag
The drinking laws in Kansas
directly affect a great many
Cowley students. What students
at Cowley think of the laws and
substance use in general is con-
tained inside the mini-mag.
17-VIRGIL WATSON
18-DONNIE HUFFMAN
20-HELPFUL HINTS AND DIET
TIPS
Drop Policy
22 DROP POLICY
Changes in the way a student
can drop a class, have an impact
on students and faculty. Those
affected express their opinions.
24-JOAN WARREN
26-MEN ON SPIRIT SQUAD
28-BASEBALL WITH TROY
GIRRENS
29-KIM SCHUCHMAN ADDS EX-
CITEMENT TO SOFTBALL
30-TIGERS MAKE A BID FOR
REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAM-
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32-INTRAMURAL FUN AND
GAMES
Cete&uvte
Whether you were interested in sports,
Cowley history, or music, there was
something for everyone Oct. 11 at the
Cowley Family Day.
Kansas weather being what it is, the
hoped for warm weather did not make an
appearance. Due to heavy rain, the golf
tournament, scheduled for 9 a.m., had to
be cancelled.
"I showed up ready to play, and there
was nobody there," said freshman Donnie
Huffman. "Bob Juden hadn't even gotten
there yet, he was running behind schedule.
When I got there it was raining, so we tyad
to call it off, then on my way home, it stop-
ped raining, but nobody rescheduled it."
The rainy weather did not affect the
cheerleading clinic held at the Aud/Gym.
Nearly 100 grade school and junior high
school girls attended the clinics to learn
new cheers, basic jumps, and a little tum-
bling.
"It was a lot of fun working with the
kids, especially the younger ones, they
looked so cute doing their jumps and
yelling 'Hey Go Team Go Go Team,' " said
sophomore Debbie Hobaugh.
The next event for the day was the brun-
ch in Nelson Student Center. The meal was
set up buffet style for the 120 people who
had made reservations, and featured fresh
fruit, pancakes, coffee cake, scrambled
eggs, hash-browns, bacon, ham, and green
beans.
"Breakfast was OK. ..I thought the beans
were out of place but it was still nice," said
Kelly Carver, secretary.
Door decoration judging took place at 11
a.m. The idea of the contest was to
decorate dorm doors in a Halloween or
Happy 65th Birthday, Cowley theme.
Peaches Harris and Amy Semmler won
the contest and the $25 prize money with
what was considered by the judges to be
"goulish Halloween decorations." They
completed their mood by having a 45-
minute soundtrack of eerie music playing.
"I really liked the door decorations.
Peaches and Amy put a lot into theirs,"
said Tita Fields, freshman.
At 11:30 a.m. a two-mile fun run was a
sight to see, if you did not mind getting
wet. The Kansas weather reared its ugly
head again as the 22 runners started out
under gray skies that opened up in a literal
downpour. Contestants were determined
and finished out the race in spite of
nature's temper tantrum.
"I wouldn't have minded running if it
hadn't rained," said Melissa Schwabauer,
freshman. "It was hard to see and the cold
gave me leg cramps. By the time it was
over with, I was 100 percent soaked and
my shirt must have weighed 10 pounds."
The rain didn't dampen Pam Fritz's
spirits or her running time. The Columbia,
S.C., freshman took the 18-25 women's
category with a 13:25 time. Topeka
sophomore Ed Faison took the men's
category with a 12:47 time.
A "Welcome to Cowley" presentation
was made in the Little Theatre a 1 p.m..
The choir performed some soft, gospel
music featuring student soloists which the
audience seemed to enjoy. Once the stage
was cleared, a chant by the Cowley spirit
squad opened their performance as they
ran down the aisles to the stage.
The Cowley Family of the Year can-
didates were introduced, and College
President Dr. Gwen Nelson personally
welcomed the audience.
"We're pretty close here and one of the
privileges of the president is that I get to
do a lot of hugging," Nelson said. "Don't,
be surprised if, during the day's activities,
I come up behind you and give you a hug."
The Little Theatre was the place to be
from 2-2:30 p.m., the Cowley Jazz Band en-
tertained a fairly good sized audience with
tunes that were easily recognizable to
most.
Cowley student Shakespeare Davenport
said, "I liked the music stuff the best,
cause it was soft, the trumpets and sax
were great."
A taste of Cowley history from its alumni
followed the jazz band concert. A panel of
nine graduates told of life at Cowley dating
back to the school's opening in 1922
through 1980.
The panelists were Audra Stark, 1922;
George and Betty Sybrant, 1942; Iris
David, 1947; Terry Eaton, 1954; Dennis
Shurtz, 1968; Mark Paton, 1971; Tim
Flowers, 1980; Jackie Wilson, 1981; and
Albert Bacastow, 1965 and chairman of the
Board of Trustees. The guest speakers
traced the development of the College and
its traditions since it was founded in 1922.
Freshman Donnie Huffman, was
featured in his father's band for an hour-
long concert following the panel. The band,
which has cut two records and performs
Focus on Cowley Week
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Focus on Cowley
GETTING HIS STRIPES-Reglna Musgrove applies
paint to Pam Elliot's son during Supermarket
Sunday. Elliot also taught a class in CPR. (Photo
by Brian Smith)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT-The Donnie Huffman
band performs during Family Day.
FLIPPING OUT-Jim Brown teaches gymnastics
during Supermarket Sunday. (Photo by Wayne
Gottstine)
frequently in the South Central Kansas
area, was composed almost entirely of
Cowley graduates.
"Sue, my wife, who plays piano for us,
and I both graduated from Cowley," Huff-
man said.
A demonstration by the girl's volleyball
squad was at 4:30. The girls played a
men's team from Arkansas City and soun-
dly beat them in all three games.
Catherine Craig, freshman volleyball
player, enjoyed the match for a special
reason.
"That was. the first time my mom saw
me play," she said.
From 5-6 p.m. about 25 students entered
the Anything Goes Competition. Par-
ticipants broke up into groups of five to
take part in some hillarious relays.
"I liked blowing the bubbles in the bub-
ble blowing contest." said Mary Dewell.
"Also, it was great when my mom got in on
the games. She was out their jumping
around and yelling with everybody else in
the pop-the-balloon contest."
"The life-saver pass at the Anything
Goes Competition was cute," said Chad
Miner, one of the competition's audience
enthusiasts. "Everyone seemed to be
having a blast doing it."
Participants in the games worked up
quite an appetite, and so had everyone else
after exploring the campus with their
(Continued on page 25)
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE-Mixing up a brew
proved worthwhile for Clint Lawson and Denise
Woods. The couple took third place and $15 for
their efforts. (Photo by Jeff Dxiedzic)
SPOONIN'-Part of the action during Family Day
was the spoon relay during the Anything Goes
competition.
SKIPPING ROPE-Bob Juden displays his predic-
tion for lasso tricks. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Second chance lab gets students
"Once they get down here, they're
hooked. And that's always my goal."
Terry Eaton, the woman who said that,
is the body and soul of the Adult Basic
Education, English as a Second Language,
and General Education Diploma atCowley
County Community College.
Eaton runs a program designed to help
people acheive their goals. Some want a
high school equivalency diploma, others
are working towards American citizen-
ship, and some are learning the English
language. There are also a number of
students who aren't working towards any
particular goal, but simply want to im-
prove themselves.
The program was quite small when it
originated, but the number of students
going through the program has increased
ever since.
Chris Vollweider, who runs the Learning
Skills Lab in the rooms adjoining Eaton's
program in the Renn Memorial Building,
said that the growth of the ABE/ESL/GED
program can largely be attributed to the
hard work of Eaton.
"She's one of those people who is kind of
behind the scenes, but she does a lot for the
colllege. And she doesn't really get a lot of
recognition. She puts in a lot of additional
hours, not only here at school but at home.
People are constantly calling her, and she
tries to help them in any way that she can,
she is a very giving person, she gives a lot
of her time to her students," Vollweider
said.
Eaton would never accept that much
credit, but she can't help but admit how
much the program has grown.
"It's probably at least tripled, or more
than that," Eaton said. "It was a very
small program, we had a little tiny room
on the second floor of Galle-Johnson, and
that was my classroom the first year. So it
had like two tables, and six carrels, and
my desk, and one shelf of books. And that's
what we started with. Now it's kind of
grown. We started out with one room, and I
was here a very limited number of hours."
"Now I live here," she laughed.
Eaton said that the program had ap-
proximately 100 people in it's first year.
"It seems like the first year we hit close
to 100, and then this year it was 361,"
Eaton said.
Last year the GED lab had 246 students
who actually took the equivalency testing.
But Eaton explained that she has many
more pupils.
"That's not reflective of the total num-
ber of people who come here, because not
all of them test. I'm probably seeing at
least half again as many as their figures
show, at the very least," Eaton said.
That's because not everyone who enrolls
in the program wants to receive a GED
diploma.
"Some people come in because they
want to work on spelling or math or
reading. And this year, with all the media
coverage, they are really coming to work
on their reading, because they've found
that there is a place to come. Some of them
just didn't know about it," Eaton said.
"Adult basic education, in my estimation,
is to help people brush up on whatever we
can help them with. We try to help them
with any thing we have to meet their
needs."
••
I've never known of any
studeni who left because
they were frustrated or
upset or because they
didn't get help.
-Chris Vollweider
*9
Master teacher
The reason the program draws mort
students than some of the other schools o;
its kind is because of the advancec
facilities at Cowley, Eaton said.
"People like to come here because of tht
association with the college, and 311 th<
equipment that we have down here. Being
housed in the basement of the library let;
us use any thing the library has. So w<|
have controlled readers and computers!
and the people like that. If people go t<|
other classes, they get a text book," sh<|
explained.
Eaton said that the people who do tes|
for their GED are almost equally divided
between those who need the certificate t<|
work, and those who do it for their owi
gratification.
"A lot of them are here for personal
satisfaction, because for very valk
reasons they missed out on a high schoo
diploma," Eaton said. "And especially th<
older ones, because a few years ago <
diploma wasn't neccesary for a job, peopk
didn't care.
"But now it's almost impossible to ge
very much of a job without a diploma. S<
the GED is more neccesary than it was
and I have a lot of unemployed people tha
\other/Daughter Team
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>me down here."
Some of the students have dropped out of
gh school, and think that it will be both
isier and quicker to take their GED. But
aton emphasized that they usually find it
i be considerably more difficult than they
iticipate.
"We do have a lot of younger ones. Many
: the really young ones who come in won't
nish. They come down and discover that
's harder than they thought it was going
i be, and they'll either give up or go back
t high school, which is what they should
o," she explained.
Eaton is strongly opposed to the use of a
ED as a shortcut for people who want to
uit going to school.
"I would never encourage anyone to
;ave high school. They need to be there,"
le said. "We don't have pep assemblies
r any fun things here. And you can't give
our parents the satisfaction of seeing you
o across the stage in a cap and gown."
Many people who complete the program
nd receive their GED go on to attend
lasses at Cowley. Eaton is un-
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A family affair
Mother, daughter team Provides
service to College, community
Often times we hear about husband and
wife teams working together, but very
seldom do we hear about mothers and
daughters working together. At Cowley,
we have our very own mother-and-
daughter team of teachers.
Terry Eaton and her daughter LeAnn
Sturd work together in the
GED/ABE/ESL lab. Sturd says that
working with her mother is an advantage
because they know each other. The two
have a sort of "mental link."
"I have to know what she's thinking
before she says it," Sturd said.
This telepathy helps Sturd and Eaton
Family work
There's always time for a laugh and a good-
natured hug when Terry Eaton and daughter
LeAnn Sturd team up. Eaton and Sturd have
become a winning combination for the hun-
dreds of students who use the ABE/GED/ESL
lab. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
sometimes when working with certain
students. Because of the age difference
between the two, Sturd and Eaton are able
to help students in different ways. If one
student is uncomfortable with Eaton, then
Sturd can help them and vice-versa.
Probably the biggest advantage of the
Eaton and Sturd team is they can help
each other when things are rough. If one
person is discouraged then the other is
there to help them through it. Sturd said
that she and her mother have the same
basic philosophy of life. They both want to
help people. Sturd has her degree in
elementary education and Eaton, a degree
in secondary education.
"The only problem with us working
together is if we both want to go to the
same family function," saidSturd.
All in all, the two work together well,
Sturd thinks.
Growing up with her mother as a teacher
really had no infuence on Sturd going into
the education.
"I just decided to be a teacher," Sturd
said. She did say, however; that working
with her mother part time in the
GED/ABE/ESL lab affected her coming
to work at Cowley.
Eaton and Sturd had worked together
previously and when the opportunity for a
full-time job opened up, Sturd decided to
go ahead and take it full-time rather than
remain part-time.
"I was interested in the job, so I took it,"
she said.
Sturd attended Cowley for three and a
half semesters but never graduated. Other
members of the Eaton family have, and
are presently, attending Cowley. Stacy
Eaton, Sturd's younger sister is currently
attending Cowley, her father Lyle has been
on the Board of Trustees and her mother
graduated in 1954. This makes Cowley a
kind of "family affair."
by Stephanie Bruner
Cosmetology
Students learn beauty magic in...
A day in the life of a Cowley person
usually starts with a pretty scary ex-
periences glance in the mirror.
Cosmetology students are anxious to make
that first glance in the morning a little
easier.
Part of their training to make people
look better includes hands-on experience,
and their rates for the service are com-
petitive.
Regular rates for haircuts, per-
ms, shampoos, manicures and
everything else are about half the
cost of a public salon. Senior
citizens receive a 20 percent
discount, as do Cowley students
who bring along their I.D. card.
Vice President of the College
and Dean of Administration Sid
Regnier has been getting his hair
cut by the Cosmotology students
ever since they moved into their
current building, and he seems to
like it.
"I really enjoy going over
there. First of all I've never been
to a barber that many times in
my life anyway. My dad cut my
hair for 16 years and through a lot
of other years I've had friends
who cut my hair. I enjoy going
over and visiting with the studen-
ts and it gives me the opportunity
to observe the program. I think it
probably makes the students
more nervous than it does me.
One of the students that we had a
few years ago really caused some
excitement when I'd come over. I
enjoy it. I've always had good
haircuts."
According to Pat Mauzey, in-
structor, there's no reason to be
hesitant about letting a student
cut your hair.
'They have to perform at a certain level
before they are allowed to work in the lab.
The only thing they don't have is the ex-
perience behind them,' she said.
It takes 10 months to go through
Cosmetology School, which translates into
1500 clock hours. All cosmetology students
punch a time clock every day, and Mauzey
says they soon learn to be punctual.
Students complete eight weeks, or 320
hours of training before they are allowed
to work on clients.
"It takes a lot of time on both the studen-
ts' and teacher's part,' said Mauzey.
Cheryl McCully is also a supervisor for
the department. She is kept busy doing
grading, office work, and spending a great
amount of her time in the lab overseeing
LOOKING GOOD-College Vice-President Sid
Regnier i* a regular patron of the cosmotology
school. In addition to haircuts . he's considering
getting a perm. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
the class as they work on clients. In the lab
the students have a variety of supervision
that can intervene at any time. Fifty per-
cent of a student's grade comes from his or
her performance in the lab.
Mauzey says a lot of the students' lear-
ning,from watching her demonstrate and
then doing the task themselves. Students
also spend time working on slip-ons, man-
nequin heads, which they style, color an(
perm. They are graded on the work they di
on the slip-ons.
If, for any reason, patrons are nc
satisfied with the services received, n
charge is made.
Regnier has a very positive attitude
about the Cosomotology depart
merit. „_, „ .if
"Well, it s a good program.
really encourage all our student
and staff to go over there. On«
thing you have to remember i
when the students are on the floo
practicing a portion of thei
program, they have a lot of goo«
They have to
perform at a
certain level
before they are
allowed to work
in the lab.
-Pat Mauzey
supervisors that know wh*
they're doing. You don't have 1
be afraid that you're going to g«
a bad job. In fact they've final!
convinced me to go over this wii
ter and get a perm," Reign*
said.
According to Mauzey, taking advantag
of the good prices and the services of fere
makes sense because, "in a matter of moi
ths," Mauzey said, "they are going to b
professionals."
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If you think being a cosmetology
instructor is an easy job just ask
Pat Mauzey how tough it can be.
"I worked as an assistant under
my father for four years and
received my instructor's license in
1972. To renew my instructor's
license I have to receive 60 hours of
professional training and 40 hours
of advanced hairstyling every licen-
sing period. I am also required to
hold a Bachelor of Science degree
and I am now working on a
Bachelor of Science degree in
Vocational Education," Mauzey
said.
Mauzey doesn't mind all the
hours of training invloved because
she enjoys the rewards of the job.
"The thing I like best about it, I
guess, is the rewards that come
later, after students have
graduated and have gone out and
gotten jobs and are successful," she
said.
Another rewarding aspect of the
job for Mauzey is people.
"This profession is the second
profession where you get to touch
people. The first is doctors, they
heal, cosmetologists can change
people's personalities and make
them feel better about them-
selves."
by Michelle Bair
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"Win or lose, we'll have fun"
-Jeff Turner
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What can you do with a six-foot
diameter rubber donut?
You can't eat it, unless you hap-
pen to be a goat. You can't dunk it in
a cup of milk, unless you drink out
of a tank. But, if you are a Cowley
County .Community College student
you could have rolled, pushed and
sat on it throughout Tiger Tube
Week.
Twenty-four students on six
teams competed in three nights of
events. Members of Janine Wells'
team were Beth Nilles, Tammy
Wyant, Rob Weaver, Brian Ed-
wards, and Robert Burton. Steve
Bratcher's team consisted of Ron-
nie Gaither, Jeff Turner, Pat Bet-
zen, Cathy Betzen, and Brenda
Hadden. Julie Unruh's teammates
were Susan Oliphant, Kim Marx,
Alan Daniel, Troy Juden, and John
Buckle. Members of Julie Reeds's
team were Travis Masterson, Mary
Dewell, Tracy Masterson, Nick
Ballarini, and Cat Craig.
The teams competed in the Tiger
Tube Roll Monday evening. Brat-
cher's team broke the College
record for the longest roll, to take
first place in that event. In spite of
their win, there were some tense
moments for the team members.
"When it (the tube) started boun-
cing, I thought for sure that it was a
gonner," said Turner, a Bratcher
team member.
Following the roll event, the
traditional SGA Watermelon Feed
and seed-spitting contest was held
at Wilson Park.
Relays dominated the events on
Wednesday night. The relays in-
cluded the Milk Jug race, a Blind
Man's race, and Tiger Tube rolling.
Giving directions while seated in a
wheelbarrow to a blindfolded pilot,
and bowling with an inner tube
made the events even more
challenging.
Catching sprays of water blasted
by a fire hose into milk jugs proved
to be more a test of wit than skill.
"I just stood behind the line of
people, and caught the drips run-
ning off of their shorts," said Laura
Moore freshman alternate on the
Reed team.
Drawing the crowds on the last
night of Tiger Tube Week was the
River Race. Pushing and pulling
the inner tubes down the Arkansas
River, tied the score between the
Unruh and Bratcher teams.
Organizer of the week, Bob
Juden, intramurals director,
decided to break the tie with an arm
wrestling contest.
"Somebody had mentioned it
earlier that day in case of a tie,"
said Juden.
The additional competition was
almost more than the team could
handle. The two male contestants
were Troy Juden of the Unruh team
and Gaither of the Bratcher team.
Race. My legs hurt, my arms hurt,
basically, I ached all over,"
Gaither said.
After Juden won the male arm
wrestling, it was up to the females
to decide a victory, or another tie.
With pressure mounting, Pat Bet-
zen, of the Bratcher team, and
Marx of the Unruh team were
chosen. Because they had little arm
wrestling experience, female con-
testants had mixed emotions con-
cerning the additinal competiton.
"I was embarrassed that they
picked me," remembered Marx.
"Julie could have done it as well as
I could."
Winning the arm wrestling mat-
ches, Marx and Juden placed the
Unruh team in first place.
"Due to the nice turnout this
year, Tiger Tubes will be held again
next year," Bob Juden said. "It's a
fun way to get acquainted with each
other at the beginning of the year."
Concluding that you can't eat a
six-foot diameter rubber donut, the
teams, spectators, and two stray
dogs enjoyed chowing down at the
wiener roast which followed the
River Race. In a way the wiener
roast became an event all by itself
by having to dodge soap bubbles
blown by Reed and Moore.
"About 75 people were at the
wiener roast," Juden said. "It was
a great way to wrap up the week."
"I wore myself out on the River by Denise Woods
Beauty with brawn
Kim Marx and Pat Betzen battle it out
in a tie-breaking arm wrestling mat-
ch. The tie was between the Bratchsr
team and the Unruh team, who won.
(Photo by Wayne Gottttlne)
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Each year, as a part of a nearly
30-year tradition, the Student
Government Association, (SGA)
sponsors the annual watermelon
feed.
"The watermelon feed is the
first organized activity of the
school year ," said W.S. Scott,
SGA sponsor.
According to Scott, ap-
proximately 110 people attended
the feed which was held Sept. 3 in
Paris Park. This was the first
year that the feed wasn't held in
the parking lot of the Business
Technology Building.
"The park ," said Scott, "is a
better place for the feed because
of the shade. The only problem
with the park is, there was a
problem with accurately
measuring distances for the seed-
spitting contest."
Leo Barr, freshman, took first
place in the men's division by
spitting a seed 22 feet 11 inches.
Ready, aim, fire
Freshman Amy Semmler prepares to
hurl a watermelon seed into the air.
Semmler placed third in the seed-
spitting contest with a distance of 19
feet. (Photo by Brian Smith)
Randy Scott took second with a
distance of 21 feet 1 inch and
Virgil Watson came in third with
a distance of 18 feet 2 inches.
In the women's division,
"Peaches" Harris, a first-time
seed spitter, placed first by
spewing a seed a full 21 feet.
"I didn't think I would win,"
Harris said. "I entered my room-
mate. She didn't win and I did."
Fawn Anderson placed second
with a spitting distance of 19 feet
7 inches and Amy Semmler
followed close behind with a
distance of 19 feet even.
First place winners were awar-
ded watermelons and Cowley t-
shirts. Second and third place
winners were given t-shirts.
According to Scott, the distan-
ces were good, but not good
enough to establish any new
Cowley seed-spitting records.
by Stephanie Brunner
10
On the Job with Cowley Students
Off the track
Mark Fry
Many Cowley students spend a
tremendous amount of time studying, but
Pastor Mark Fry studies his "lessons"
even more.
"I like to study for a sermon at least 12-
15 hours a week," Fry said. "I'd love to get
at least 40 hours if I could."
The Denver, Colo., born Fry met his wife
Ann in a grocery store. He married her
almost a year later and eventually moved
to Kansas where she had ties to her family.
"We lived in Colorado for four years af-
ter we were married, and then we moved
to Kansas," Fry said. "Ann was from Win-
field and we wanted to live closer to her
family."
Fry became the pastor of the Calvary
Chapel in Ark City in the summer of 1979.
He was awarded the position after serving
as the assistant pastor for six months.
"To become the pastor for the Calvary
Chapel, you must meet the requirements
of four years of Bible study with the
present pastor, and fulfill the Biblical
requirements," Fry explained. "I had
some of my requirements in Colorado."
Being a pastor isn't the only interesting
job on Fry's resume.
"I was a policeman in Winfield for four
years," Fry said. "I left because I needed
time for the ministry."
Fry also drives a school bus for the Win-
field school system.
"I drive in the morning, and then I come
to school, then to the church to study for
the message. All my days are different.
Each one is totally different," Fry said.
Being a pastor has both good and bad
aspects, Fry said.
"I love watching people grow strong in
the Lord. I like working with other
Christians," Fry said. "I don't like to see
people not responding to the direction of
scriptures."
One plesurable experience for Fry has
been joining people in matrimony. To date,
he has married 20 couples.
Fry's hobbies include playing with his
daughters Lisa and Kara, and he also
plays the piano and "a little bit" of
saxophone.
Fry said that he enjoys his time at
Cowley, and may follow through with a
degree.
"I like psychology with Mr. Meisner, it's
very interesting," Fry said. "While here at
Cowley I'd like to pursue a degree in
education."
Helping others
Debbie Wilson
Going to school, raising two youn
children, being a wife and working at Ar
City Memorial Hospital, is all part of th
daily life of Debbie Wilson. Wilson ha
been a nurse's aide at Arkansas Cit
Memorial Hospital for almost seven years
"I've always wanted to be a nurse. B
working here, I can really see what nurse'
do," said Wilson. "It's not often easy. One;
I had a patient back me into a corner,
was scared."
Some duties of an aide are not pleasant.
"I've had patients who have thrown u
on me. I've been hit and pinched by pa tier
ts," said Wilson. "They don't even kno\
what they are doing, so I can't do anythin;
about it."
Wilson has no problem keeping busy.
"I turn bed patients, feed those who nee
fed, wash those who need to be washed
give oral care and make patients com
Musical minister
Returning to school while maintaining a
job is a difficult task but Pastor Mark
Fry not only comes to school, he also
drives a bus and keeps up his work at
the church. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
On the Job with Cowley Students
11
•ebbie Wilson works at Arkansas City
tentorial Hospital helping ease others' pain.
Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
fortable, " Wilson said.
Becoming a nurse's aide consists of
taking the neccesary training, Wilson said.
"I've taken a two-week course in Texas
and a three-week training course here at
the hospital," said Wilson, "I plan to tran-
sfer to a nursing school next semester."
Working in a medical institution, such as
ACMH, is bound to have good times.
"I like working here. I like the nurses
and doctors that I work with. I love the
hands-on-training," Wilson said. "I enjoy
taking care of patients. Sometimes it gets
hard, especially nights when there is not
enough staff to give quality care the is
needed for each and every patient."
Wilson has long-term goals of
'becoming a nursing instructor" and by
he looks of it, she just might make it.
"Debbie will become an excellent nurse
someday," said Willsie Chitwood, nursing
supervisor. "She is a very hard worker."
Decorating her life
etting up her supplies for Supermarket
unday, Gay Balmer demonstrates her
ake decorating skills which is also her
ree lance job. (Photo by Brian Smith)
Gay Balmer
Flour, sugar, eggs and lots of patient
love describe Gay Balmer and her cakes.
"I love to make people smile. I know I've
done my job when I see someone's face
light up when they see one of my cakes,"
said Balmer. "I like bringing smiles to
people's faces."
Painstaking care, along with a few other
ingredients, go into decorating a cake.
"I put psychology into each of my cakes.
I know it sounds dumb, but I do. I won't
even start a cake until I have talked to who
the cake is for. I get feedback from the per-
son by just sitting with them for a few
moments," said Balmer. "I'm a real
stickler. I want everything to be natural
and right."
Balmer started decorating cakes nine
years ago.
"I attended several classes at Cake
Craft and Wilton's," said Balmer, "My fir-
st cake was a flop. It was my son, Jason's,
birthday. I was determined to quit but
some friends convinced me to keep
trying."
On the way to getting her psychology
degree, Balmer keeps busy with being
TNT vice-president and member of the
College Choir.
"Cake decorating is what really got me
back to school," said Balmer.
Balmer has no problem making charac-
ter cakes.
"I've made lamb cakes, unicorn cakes,
teddy bear cakes, doll cakes. I've made
cakes from characters of 'Masters of the
Universe' and 'Ewoks', said Balmer, "It's
not hard. Anyone can do this. Anyone. I'd
be happy to show them."
"I always draw my cake out first on a
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12
Sharon Hil
'J 'WWtolU Stat* fate ' SUaL
For speech and drama instructor Sharon
Hill, starting a family came as a surprise.
"I was scheduled for surgery and went
in for a check-up prior to the operation and
found out I was pregnant," Hill said.
"Being pregnant was totally unexpected."
Talking to Hill, it's easy to tell that her
surprise was definitely a pleasant one. It's
also easy to tell that five-month old Molly
Marie Hill is her first child.
Hill speaks eagerly of little Molly. When
the typical "Hi, how are you?" question is
asked, her probable response is, "Oh, just
great, thanks. A little tired though. Molly
wanted to play all last night, so..."
Little Molly is not only Hill's first "off-
Broadway" production, but is to be her
last.
"I really wish that I was younger. Molly
is just so sweet, I'd love to be able to give
her some younger brothers and sisters to
play with, " Hill said.
Hill took Lamaze classes and planned to
go with the natural child birth method
which has become popular. But it turned
out to be safer for both Hill and the baby if
she had a cesarean.
Molly was born June 3, 1986. Like so
many impatient children, Molly tried to
arrive May 3, but was talked and
medicated out of making an early showing
by Hill's gynegologist.
"There's kind of a bizarre thing about
that," said Hill. "On May 3 I woke up at 3
a.m. in labor, and had to go to the hospital.
On June 3 at 3 a.m. again, I woke up
already in the transition stage of my con-
tractions. Let me tell you, all those hours
of sitting on the floor learning how to
breathe in Lamaze class, went out the win-
dow. You see, it's in the transition stage
that most women lose their breathing pat-
tern control, I never even had the chance
to work up to that point," Hill said.
Molly's arrival changed more than Hill's
plan for her birth. It also changed her life.
Hill's mother takes care of Molly in the
mornings, and a sitter comes to the Hill's
home in the afternoons to care for Molly
and do a little housework.
"When I get home from work around 3
p.m., Molly is usually still asleep from her
afternoon nap," Hill said.
She has learned to take advantage of this
quiet and undemanding time to "throw in a
load of some of Molly's endless supply of
laundry, and start dinner."
Another quiet time for Hill is when Molly
is playing with her daddy, Larry.
"As long as she doesn't start crying too
strongly, Larry does pretty well with her,"
Hill said.
During this time, Hill has a chance to
grade papers and work on lesson plans'.
Being a teacher is a full-time job, and so is
being a parent. Hill is working out a balan-
ce to handle both.
"I just need to find time to combine
both," Hill said. "If you see me yawning, it
probably means that both Molly and school
things needed my attention the previou
night."
Hill says her husband is a great help I
her. He understands her situation and trie;
to help out with Molly.
"One thing I have noticed about Moll
and Larry, is that when she wan'!
something from him, she gives him a grejj
big smile. When she wants something froii
me, such as her pants changed or a bottlo
she just cries," she said. "Kids learn earll
how to effectively get what they want."
Hill's routine was broken once agai
when the fall drama production began.
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"I just brought her along with me to
■ehearsals," she said. "She's already a bit
if a show off and very theatrical and I
vanted her to get the feel of real
heatre as soon as possible."
At 37, Sharon Hill is discovering both
he joys and difficulties of parenthood,
)lus the business of going to work.
"I have to give my attention to both my
teautiful, strawberry blonde baby, and my
lasses," she said. "Hopefully as she gets
>lder. it (this balance) will be better."
oy Laura Moore
Molly's mommie
Molly is the light of Sharon Hill's life
and at three months, has already been
introduced to the theater. During the
production of the fall play, "He Done
Her Wrong," Molly was a regular at
rehearsals. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
14
Dr. Mike Nicholas
A SWITCH:
Mike Nicholas moves interests
from industry to education
Transition. With many teachers making
the switch from education to industry or
business positions, Dr. Mike Nicholas
reversed the role. Nicholas holds a doc-
torate degree in physics and in physical
science. He left industry to come to Cowley
to teach.
"I feel that Dr. Nicholas is a very fair
math instructor," said sophomore Jackie
Lane. "He doesn't waste time in class for
those students like me, who just want to do|
the problems and leave."
Nicholas's business-like manner with;
the class probably comes from his
background.
Recently employed with the Phillips J
Petroleum Company located in Bar-
tlesville, Okla., Nicholas was concerned
with the exploration and support of oil
resources.
"I also designed programs for other
divisions of Phillips, too," said Nicholas
Switching from industry to teaching was
a relatively easy step for Nicholas.
"I had done some student teaching many
years ago at both the University of Kansa
and at Wichita State University," he said.
His teaching experience must have beer
a positive one, for his students at Cowlej
seem to appreciate his style.
"He's a good teacher, but he is kind o
quiet. He really takes his time explaining
things though," said freshman Stev(
Brachter.
Brachter isn't the only one who ap
predates Nicholas' teaching style.
"Dr. Nicholas is a sincere man. You cai
really tell that he wants the kids to un
derstand what he's trying to teach," sail
Teta Fields, freshman. "He sure puts u)
with a lot of talking in his class that mos
teachers wouldn't."
The reason for the switch to educatio;
was, according to Nichols, "A desire to ge
into a new pace. Cowley just seemed to b
a good place to make that change."
When a position opened up in the mat
and science department, Nicholas's ap
plication with a doctorate degree on i'
stood out.
"The hardest part of the change cam
from moving my family," he said.
The Nicholas family currently resides i
Winf ield and consists of Nicholas, his wif<
Gene, and his two daughters ages 13 an
14.
"A plus for the teaching profession is th
summer vacation," he said.
During the early summer, Nicholas, hi
wife, daughters and his mother-in-la'
traveled to Washington D.C. and visite
other places along the eastern coast.
Algebra, algebra
Dr. Mike Nicholas, math instructor at
Cowley, writes sample problems on the
chalkboard for his students. (Photo by
Brian Smith)
by Laura Moore
Paul Stirnaman
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A I | ^^ A A C • From Missouri to Cowley
M \JIV\ 1 1 Paul St/rnaman f/ts m
When Paul Stirnaman drove into Ark
Dity, Aug. 15 in the middle of the night, he
mew this was the place for him.
"I'm very impressed with the people of
^rk City. They're not like the people where
'm from," said Stirnaman. "The students
lere are also very impressive."
The native-Missourian taught for 19
/ears at a huge school in the Boothills of
Missouri and at Arkansas State University
or 15 months while he worked on his
;raduale degree.
Stirnaman grew up in a small town like
VrkCity.
"Ark City is almost like the place I'm
rom. A nice layout and interesting
Hiildings," said Stirnaman. "Everything
s easy to find. I've heard about your win-
er, but it can't be all that bad."
No matter what the weather is like, Stir-
laman says it won't affect his favorite
lobby. ..traveling.
"I love to travel. I've been to Europe,
Central America, England, Canada, and
Mexico. I've seen every state except
Uaska and Hawaii" he said.
"My favorite place, though, is Austria. I
ove the mountains, the babbling brooks,
indthe trees. It reminds me of the opening
;cene in 'The Sound of Music'."
The scenery isn't the only thing Stir-
laman likes about Austria.
"The Austrian people are always eating,
["here is always plenty of food. I guess
hat's another reason why I like it." he
said.
Besides traveling across the globe, Stir-
laman has another love... drama.
"I love the theatre. I taught drama in
high school. One of the last plays I directed
was 'Tom Jones.' An excellent play. One
girl who was in the play, dropped at the
last moment. Her part was very important
so I played it," he said.
Even though drama is not what Stir-
naman is teaching at Cowley, he still wan-
ts to gel involved. He even considered
auditioning for the fall play.
"I would like to get involved with your
local community theatre. I love musicals.
I've directed several including 'West Side
Story' and 'Wizard of Oz.'
How does Stirnaman like Cowley?
"I love it. I don't want anything to
change. Here, the students are interested
in learning. They are learning for a pur-
pose. A responsibility," he said. "In high
school students act like they have to be
there because of their parents' pressures."
At Cowley, Stirnaman teaches Sociology
and American History. According to some
of his students, he knows what he's
teaching.
"He knows his history very well. He
even knows the middle names of all the
Presidents of the United States," said
freshman Paula Parks.
"It's like he knows them personally,"
added sophomore, Susie Gray.
Since Stirnaman has been teaching here
the students have really enjoyed him.
"Mr. Stirnaman is a great teacher. He
explains everything so well," says Debbie
Sparlin, sophomore. "His class is always
interesting."
by John Dalton
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A man of many loves
Paul Stirnaman, sociology and
American history instrustor at Cowley,
sharpens his skills at drama, one of his
loves. (Photo by Brian Smith)
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Phantom Diner
Dessert sizzles, solod fizzles as
The Patio tempts the. . .
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"The Patio. What a name," I thought on
my way over to eat at the downtown lun-
cheon diner. I really didn't know what to
expect but I was pleasantly surprised
when I got there.
I walked in the door and was greeted by
the largest assortment of house plants I
have ever seen in one room-except for my
infrequent visits to greenhouses. The plan-
ts at the Patio gave the room a warm, full
feeling that I liked a lot.
The resturant was furnished with little,
round patio tables with umbrellas and
lawn chairs. The furniture and the plants
carried out the resturant's name theme
well.
As I stood at the counter examing the
menu, I was disappointed there were so
few entres to choose from, but what really
stole my steer was the limited salad selec-
tion. There were only three choices of
salads.
I chose the Number 1 salad for $1.40, a
ham and cheese sandwich for $1.50 and a
cherry croissant.
The salad was served in a plastic con-
tainer, not unlike those used for Big Macs.
A condiment bar was provided for the
salad and they had croutons but no bacon
bits. What is a salad with no bacon bits?
What is a banana split with no bananas?
I chose French dressing and Club
Crackers to go with the salad and they
were fine. The ham, egg, tomato and Swiss
cheese were more than acceptable and
provided a palatable blend for a good
salad, but the lettuce itself wasn't fresh. It
appeared dull, lifeless and left over. I'm a
salad man and I'm sure I could have built
a better salad in the College cafeteria for
only a dime more.
The ham sandwich, however, was tasty.
The ham and cheese were fresh and plen-
tiful and it tasted fine.
The best part of the lunch was yet to
come. The cherry croissant I selected for
dessert was absolutely no disapointment.
The croissant is sliced in half, filled with
cherries and then lightly iced. It was ser-
ved hot and proved to be the most delicious
treat I had eaten in quite awhile.
The meal came to $3.90.
The Phantom Diner's evaluation of the
Patio results in a 9 out of 10 poissible points
for pleasant and creative decor; a 6 for
their average food and since it was over-
the-counter service, there is no evaluation
of service. Overall the Patio rates a 7.5 and
is recommended as a good place for those
who need a quick, tasty lunch in a
restaurant close to campus.
by The Phantom Diner
Diner's delight
Phantom Diner hides his (ace from thi
camera while enjoying a cherry croissant a
The Patio. The Phantom Diner rated the deco
and the croissant high. (Photo by Wayne Got
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PULSE
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The new drinking laws in Kansas are the subject of much
controversy. Whether you agree with the new laws or not,
you can't help but be affected by them.
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How do you say you are drunk? Let me count the
ways.
According to Wentworth and Flexner's "Dictionary
of American Slang," there are more synonyms for
drunk in the English language than any other word.
The current edition of "American Slang" had to resort
to an appendix to cover them all. There are 313 words
in that appendix.
The growing concern of Americans over drug and
alcohol abuse is real.
The media, the medical profession, and even the
President of the United States have joined the crusade
against the crisis seemingly hanging over our heads.
Strict drug and alcohol laws only begin to make a
dent in the problems. Currently, 7 million children are
in the process of growing up in homes with alcoholic
parents.
According to the National Clearing House for
Alcoholic Information, a genetic predisposition to
alcoholism afflicts 25 percent of male and 10 percent
of female children of alcoholics.
Concern for the mounting use and abuse of alcohol
and drugs in the United States has led to the formation
of help or support groups. These groups are designed
to show that constant struggles with peer pressure
growing up, and overall acceptance can be dealt with
in a variety of ways that do not include alcohol or
drugs.
The prevelant thought is that knowledge is the key
to prevention. A growing percentage of the
population is learning to say "no" to drugs or alcohol.
AMiH(nPiMmt
The following is a true experience of repor-
ter Julie Reed, sophomore public relations
major from Dallas, Texas.
A friend of mine, we'll call her Sarah,
phoned me in tears one night from the
local jail where she was being held on the
charge of minor possession.
Sarah had been arrested in a liquor store
parking lot by an officer on the Liquor Con-
trol Board after she had purchased a six
pack of beer. Sarah was 18 years old. The
legal drinking age was 19.
I phoned Michael, a lawyer I was
acquainted with to see if he could help
Sarah. Michael explained to me that
because Sarah was 18 years old she was
classified as a legal adult, therefore her
parents would not have to be notified aoout
her arrest. It seemed ironic to me that
Sarah was considered an adult, who by
definition is a person who has come of age,
in one area of the law, and a minor who,
according to Webster's Dictionary, is un-
der full legal age and has not yet acquired
all chief rights, in another section of the
law.
Michael went down to the jail where he
posted $150 bail for Sarah's release.
Michael also charged her $100 for his per-
sonal time. The next step was represen-
tation for Sarah's court dale.and another
$150.
Michael hopes to have the charges
dismissed at the pending trial. Should the
judge decide otherwise, Michael will ap-
peal the decision and take Sarah back to
court in another year for another $125.
Meanwhile, Sarah is working hard to
pay back the $400 she already owes
Michael. Sarah is also worried that th
judge won't rule for dismissal of tfo
charges against her and is justifiably con
cerned about how her arrest record i:
going to affect the rest of her life.
Sarah's story isn't a life-and-dealh ma
ler. No one is dead or physically injurec
because she chose to drink. She's not ye
an addict, but her mistake is a costly ont
At the least, she'll pay the lawyer $400 an
she's suffered considerable menta
anguish. Sarah's story is real and muc
like the situation facing many Cowle;
students.
For the most part students don't care fo
the new law. Some say the new law
haven't changed a thing. Most minors us
an older friend to buy their beer just lik
they have in the past.
One girl, who doesn't drink, laughingl;
said she has been pulled over twice in th<
last month for suspected DWI. The studen
also said she receives "a load of pee
pressure" because she chooses not to drink
"If my friends' drinking doesn't bothe
me," she said, "why do you think my no
drinking bothers my friends so much?"
Remember anyone can be anothe
Sarah.
Mini-mag
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The students 9 a.m. Wednesday classes
were recently surveyed on their opinions
about drug and alcohol use and abuse.
The students were asked if they agreed
with the current drinking laws in Kansas
concerning the age at which one may pur-
chase and consume liquor. They were
asked how the laws had affected them or
their friends, and also to explain why they
did not consume any acohol if that were
the case.
They were also presented with a con-
fidential survey inquiring what, if any,
drugs they consume or had consumed.
They were asked how often they used
alcohol, and why they did. They were also
asked their opinion of a proposed non-
acoholic nightclub which would be located
in Ark City.
Four hundred and fifty-eight students
answered the questionnaire concerning
Kansas drinking laws, and 512 responded
to the confidential survey.
The results of the survey showed that:
• Cowley students are almost equally
divided on the question of rather they
agreed with drinking laws in Kansas.
• There are more Cowley students who
drink than there are those who do not.
• Those who drink do so at least once a
week.
• Of those who drink, 24 percent said that
they got drunk once a week, and 60 percent
said they do not get drunk.
• The median age of those who drink is
18.
• Of those who drink, 55 percent stated a
preference for beer, 14 percent for wine,
and 11 percent for hard liquor. 20 percent
said they drank all of those.
• Most of those who drank gave a variety
of reasons for doing so.
• Out of the 512 students who responded
to the confidential survey, only 18, or a per-
centage of 3.5 percent, answered the por-
tion concerning the use of drugs other than
alcohol. Of those who did, all 18 said that
they used marijuana, seven said they used
amphetamines, five said they used
depressants, four said they used cocaine,
four said they used LSD, and one claimed
to use crack.
&THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Drinking Laws:
Agree 20%
Agree somewhat 22%
Disagree somewhat 23%
Disagree completely 25%
No opinion . 10%
Students who drink
Yes 65%
No 35%
Reason for Drinking
Escape 8%
Relax ...........18%
Enjoy the taste/feel 25%
Peer Pressure 1 %
Combination . 28%
Other 20%
How many times a week
Less than one 14%
One. 38%
Two 23%
Three 18%
Four-plus 7%
Times a week drunk
Zero 60%
One 24%
Two- 10%
Three 4%
Four-plus 2%
Preferences
Beer 55%
Wine 14%
Hard Liquor 1 1 %
All of the above 20%
Mini-mag
"They (the laws) have had a negative effect on
my friends who want to drink. They may go to
unusual lengths to drink, which in turn leads to
possible criminal activities. The only affect it's
had on me is that I am not tempted to buy alcohol
with money I don't have. -Andria Drongoski
"Legally my friends and myself cannot buy or
posses alcohol, but most of my friends do have a
way of getting it. "-Donald Brown
"(The laws haven't affected) my friends too
much, but now I drink beer illegally down on the
river instead of in a controlled atmosphere. "-
Tim Curtis
"It has cut down on our socializing. It's not the
idea of drinking, it's unfair that in all other areas
we are considered adults. We are tried as adults
at 18, we are old enough to get married at 18, and
at 18 we are old enough to defend our country. It
just doesn't seem fair to say that we aren't old
enough or mature enough to drink beer. "-Beth
Nilles
"I see many people who are spending every
night drunk or wasted on something or
another. "-Paul Finkleman
"They haven't really affected us at all because
we can always get the beer or liquor in some
other way. "-Monica Rayl
"I feel that it will not eliminate, only increase
drunk driving. People do not go to the bar, they
drive around and get drunk." -Lisa Eaglin
"I am an alcoholic and drug addict myself and I
have clean for two years. After seeing my best
friend killed in a car wreck because of the drugs
and driving I quit. I wasted a lot of years on
something that has killed my friends. And seeing
what can happen to a family is even worse. Some
of these days I hope to become a counselor to be
able to help people. "-Cenda M. King
"I haven't really been out drinking in quite a
while. I don't think it's fair that this privilege
was revoked. I really never ever got drunk, just
a couple of relaxing drinks. "-Melina Houghton
"I think the law is unfair in one way meaning
that at the age of 18 you're supposed to be
somewhat ready to go out into the world and fend
for yourself. So if you're ready for the world at 18
you're ready to drink. "-Joel Kropp
"If the law had to be changed, it should have
been done differently. I was born September of
'66 and was able to buy beer over half a year,
then that was taken from me. I like to go to the
bar to dance but we can't even do that and I am
20 years old. "-Liz Johnson
"I thought that it would affect us but it doesn't.
We still have our ways of obtaining beer and
hard liquor... it's just a matter of hiding it more
now than before. It's more of a challenge, but we
get the job done. "-Kim Marx
"They (the laws) suck. If people are old enough
to fight for thier country and vote, these
ridiculous restrictions should be lifted. "-Jim
Lynne
"Since we can't do it we want to do it more. Just
like anything else. If we're not allowed to use it
then we want more. If they'd let us buy it at 18
probably not as many as people would. "-Julie
Ott
"Some of my friends are not of age to drink.
When we all want to go dancing or have a good
time they are restricted of these activities
whether they drink or not."-Holli Anderson
"It hasn't affected me because I am of legal age;
but some people I know who aren't of legal age, it
just makes them want to have it more, they
should raise the drinking age to 21, period. "-
Julie Johnson
Uni-mag
£cuv& : TjJkzt'tyMt Said
"These laws have not affected me or my friend!
but I feel that the age for which you can purchase
beer should be raised to 21. "-Jenny Scott
"These laws have not affected me, but some
other people have expressed negative reactions
to these laws. I still think they are a step in the
right direction. "-Don Schueneman
"The laws on drinking have helped my family a
great deal because my daughter and husband
have gone through treatment and now attend
A. A. "-Donna D. Akin
"I don't like how it the alcohol affects me and for
one thing, I hate the taste of it. "-Michelle Cam-
pell
"I don't enjoy inappropriate behavior from
others, and most of all from myself. "-Reva D.
Lord
"It's my belief that the prohibition amendment
;to the Constitution should never have been
repealed. "-Don Schueneman
"Religious beliefs-do not feel the need to (drink)
any longer. I drank as a teenager. "-Patti Zeka
"Because my mother is an alcoholic and I have
seen the effect it has had on her as I was growing
up. "-Janice Jordon
I personally cannot tolerate the taste of beer so
when I drink , it's hard liquor or wine for
recreational purposes. "-Dale R. Havens
I don't like the taste or the way it affects you."-
Norma Sawyer
I used to be married to an alcoholic. I don't
want my children to drink. I don't need it."-
Debra Nadine Hunter
'Pepsi tastes better. "-Layne Moore
"I do, but in moderation, because 1 don't like the
after effect, sinus headaches, and also because
we have a chemically dependent son. "-Joanne
Willoughby
"Because I don't like the taste or the side effects.
I only believe in "natural highs" with the
possible exception of the setback once a year
when I forget that I don't like the taste or the side
effects. As a registered nurse, I have seen the
result of those who do not know when they have
had enough to drink. Generally, they survive a
terrible car accident while the non-drinker may
not. The majority of fatal car accident victims
that I have witnessed have been the result of
drunk driving and usually the people involved
are young-just out having a good time-on the
highway. "-Pam Elliot
"I have not seen anything come out of drinking
that was good."-Don Huffman
"Because I feel that in order to have a good time,
you don't have to drink. It hurts a lot more people
than it helps. "-Kathi Estes
"I don't believe in getting drunk, because I am a
Christian and I believe it is wrong. "-Tracy
Masterson
"Sometimes I don't feel like drinking. If I see the
friends that I'm with really get wasted. I stay
sober so I can drive. "-Daren Neorkad
"It is certainly not a worthwile thing for me to
do. I don't enjoy the affter effects and I certainly
can find other things to do that are more fun."-
Jenny Scott
"Effects of the law will help me and my friends
from drunk driving. "-Freda Begay
"One way or another kids can still get beer or
anything else they want. I think they ought to be
more educated on the affects of drugs and
drinking. "-Cinda M. King
Mini -mag
The epidemic proportion of drug and
alcohol abuse in students nationwide
prompted the organization of a local
student help group at Cowley County Com-
munity College last fall.
This group, Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Awareness Council (ADAAC), offers a
combination of entertainment and
education geared for CCCC students. They
meet at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth
Mondays of each month and membership
is open to any student.
Last year's events included a NAB, non-
alcoholic beverage, drink contest for staff
and students featuring cash prizes. A field
trip to Oaks Recovery Center in Denton,
Texas, allowed students to participate in
several workshops aimed at dealing with
abuse prevention, peer pressure, and
rehabilitation. There was also a special
visit in January by World Champion Kan-
sas City Royals Hal McRae and Willy
Wilson to discuss the dangers of drugs and
alcohol in sports and in their personal
lives.
"We want to make
students aware of the
dangers of substance
abuse and to show them
that there is an alter-
native to having to get
high to have tun."
-Linda Puntney
This year ADAAC hopes to be just as ac-
tive. A Beach Party Dance Oct. 8, kicked
off the activities. The second annual non-
alcohol drink contest was held in coil
junction with the dance. First place prizt
of $50 went to Kim Marx and Leslie Price
followed by Cathy and Pat Betzen ir
second place for $25, with Clint Lawsor
and Denise Woods receiving $15 for thirc
place
A costume contest was also held for bes!
beach wear. Kristi Estes took first place
with Nick Ballarini in second, and Julit
March filling the third place spot.
David Regnier and Julie Reed represen
ted ADAAC in Washington D.C. at the fiftl
annual conference of the Nationa
Federation of Parents for Drug Fret
Youth. The conference, which was held oi
Oct. 9-11, featured guest speakers fron
around the world. Workshop seminar
covered everything from suicide preven
tion to funding for nation-wide educationa
programs.
The evening entertainment included
dance, talent show and finale banquel
Unity was the main theme stesse
throughout the conference. The Nations
Federation of Parents for Drug Fre
Youth believes that through a united eff oi
the program will be a success.
ADAAC officers for 1986-87 are: Clir
Lawson, president; Jackie Lane, vice
president; Denise Woods
secretary/ treasurer ; and Brian Albertsor
SGA representative.
"We want to make students aware of th
dangers of substance abuse and to shoi
them that there is an alternative to havin
to get high to have fun," said Linda Pun I
ney, co-sponsor of ADAAC. "The figlj
against drug and alcohol abuse take
courage and dedication if there is to be an
marked success. It also takes tfc
cooperation of everyone involved here
Cowley. By working together, we can a
be winners."
Dr. Nelion, who received honorable
mention for hi* contest entry of water.
looks on while Julie March mixes up
her specialty. (Photo by Brian Smith)
by Julie Reed
Mini-mag
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In a recent survey conducted in the 9
i.m. Wednesday classes, students were
isked their opinion on a non-alcohol club,
"he proposed club would provide people
inder the legal drinking age with a place
o meet friends and have a good time
without the problems surrounding at-
endance at a regular nightclub.
The creation of a non-alcoholic club
[eared towards young adults comes at a
ime when spending on alcohol and drug
buse treatment in Kansas is reaching an
ill-time high. During fiscal year 1985,
nore than $7.5 million was spent by Kan-
ans on treatment.
The 512 students who responded to the
'ULSE survey offered a variety of
uggestions for the proposed club. The
ollowing list highlights student reaction.
• Get something near the college, this
ollege has a big problem, no en-
ertainment.
• The age limit should be 16 or older.
• Possibly have separate nights for the
high school and college students.
• Make it just like a night club except for
the alcohol.
•It's a great idea.
• Give the kids a place to go. It will keep
them off the streets.
• Music that is not too loud.
• Everything suggested so far because I
belong to Al-Anon and attend an After-
Care group that does all of those things.
• Anything in a non-alcohol club would
be appropriate.
• Good advertisement, good support, and
good entertainment.
• Last of all... remember what it(the
club) is there for.
Top priorities for this club, as suggested
by the students, were good dance music,
live bands, and a low cover charge. Other
ideas from the survey were video screens,
games, good food, and a large dance floor.
A combination of these ideas in a non-
alcoholic setting will provide area
teenagers with a safe alternative in a con-
trolled atmosphere.
The overall response of the student sur-
vey revealed that 86 percent of the studen-
ts responding would patronize such a club.
Several students included their names,
addresses, and phone numbers on the sur-
vey in order to volunteer their services to
the opening of this establishment.
"The survey results speak for them-
selves. Let's make this dream a reality,"
said Stacey Cover, a sophomore who has
been instrumental in the creation of the
non-alcoholic club.
by Julie Reed
The question does not seem to be "To
drink or not to drink," but where to find
the best buy. (Photo by Wayne Got-
tstine)
Cowley students are caught up with the
Kansas liqour laws. (Photo by Wayne
Gottstine)
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"Heidi was the closest person in the
world to me. And now she's gone."
Heidi Miller, sister of CCCC sophomore
Stenn Miller, was 23-years old when she
was killed by a drunk driver. She was a fif-
th-year senior at OSU and majoring in
journalism/public relations when her life
was snatched away from her by a man who
had had "a little too much to drink."
The accident occured April 29, 1985, on a
rainy Monday night at approximately 9
p.m. She was coming back from visiting
her boyfriend's parents when she and her
boyfriend were hit head-on by the
assailant who had run into the guard rails
on his side of the road and bounced off into
their lane. The car careened into Heidi and
her boyfriend at 90 miles per hour. Both
cars were traveling on highway 51 in
Oklahoma, about five miles north of
Drumright, Ok. There was no forewarning
for the victims because the driver of the
other car did not have his headlights on.
The convicted driver was not seriously
injured. He suffered a few lacerations and
bruises. Heidi's boyfriend suffered a
broken hip, deep cuts and broken fingers
on one hand. Heidi was not as lucky. She
was killed. She had celebrated her twenty-
third birthday one short month before the
accident. She would never celebrate
another.
"Heidi had just been home for her bir-
thday for a family celebration. She was
only 23," Stenn said.
The driver responsible for the loss of
Heidi's life was convicted of involuntary
vehicular manslaughter/homicide. He
was also cited on various traffic violations
including speeding, driving with no
headlights and driving left of center. His
punishment, is still undecided. He has had
one trial, but it resulted in a mistrial. He
was released due to "lack of evidence." He
is now a free man awaiting trial at about
the same time as the publication of this
magazine.
The family of Heidi Miller had mixed
reactions to the outcome of the first trial.
"At first I wanted revenge. I could have
honestly wanted to kill him for taking my
sister away. But after seeing the man and
how pathetic he was, my anger shifted on-
to society and the role it has in allowing
this to happen," Stenn Miller said. "My
parents' final reaction, though, along with
mine is delayed because we are waiting for
the final punishment. We all just want it to
be fair and just. We want it to at least at-
tempt to compensate for our loss."
Stenn's family has dealt with this
tragedy as well as can be expected.
♦"We have tried to adjust to the loss. We
have had memorial services for her. We
mainly rely upon each other as family
members for strength. But even more so,
we have turned to our faith in God and
drawn strength from that belief," said
Stenn.
This tragedy has changed Stenn's life.
"I used to drink occasionally, but I won't
touch alcohol now. It has made me go
totally straight."
Stenn's parents have also changed due to
the accident. They have become local sup-
porters of parents who lose a child and his
mother is now a member of Grievance
Group, a support group for those who have
lost loved ones.
Stenn's attitude toward drinking has
changed, too.
"I don't condemn those who drink
because I used to; but if they would realize
what could happen, they wouldn't abuse
alcohol. I have stopped drinking," he said.
The new drinking laws are a step in Ihe
right direction, according to Stenn.
"They're worth it if they can stop on
drunk driver from killing. If it saves on!
life, it's worth it. I understand that thj
laws can be thought of as unfair, but it'J
even more unfair for a person to lose theifl
life to a drunk driver."
All of this has changed Stenn's pei
spective on life, too.
"I value life more. Losing Heidi was a
abrupt realization that anyone can die i\
anytime. It has also strengthened m
religious faith because I now rely heavilfl
on God," he said. "Also, I'm not as scare
to die anymore because it's made me pi
my trust in God."
Heidi was a young woman who enjoye
water-skiing, reading, spending time wi(
her boyfriend and her family and was a
active sorority member of Phi Mu at OS!
She was also a public relations spokesma
for the Alumni Association at OSU.
The convicted driver had three previoi
drunk driving convictions and numeroi
traffic violations. The outcome of the tri;
must be final within two years.
No matter what the outcome of the tria
Heidi Miller's family will incessant!
mourn her untimely death. They also wi
never look at drinking in the same wa
again.
"My parents were always again:
drinking and this just reinforced what the
believed. I, myself, have stoppe
drinking," Stenn said. "Is it fun if it migl
kill someone? People would realize the ir
portance of human life if someone close
them would die and then they might take
second look and decide not to take th
drink. It's just not worth it."
by Janine Wells
Virgil Watson
17
From mayor to minister
to all around great guy, Virgil Watson has become a. . .
(Rowley SdfrenmdK
Virgil Watson, director of
dent life, is everything he ap-
irs to be and more,
kn ordained minister in the
urch of God in Christ, he is also
hly involved in community ac-
ities. He is known for being the
it black to become mayor of
tansas City and also a city
nmissioner. Being mayor
sn't all political glory. There
re barriers to overcome.
| received a threatening letter
m some person who didn't like
ck people," Watson said,
'he letter indicated Watson
s going to be shot because the
iter didn't want a black mayor,
n spite of the problems, Wat-
1 was happy to be mayor.
'It was an honor to have been
ected to be the leader of this
:at community," Watson said,
gave me hope that my dream
it men and women will no
fideo Virgil
longer be judged by the color of
their skin but by the content of
their character, will become a
reality."
In 1975-76 Watson received the
Harry Long Salvation Army Out-
standing Citizenship Award. It's
an honor which holds a lot of
meaning for him.
"The award meant the most to
me because it is presented to the
citizen who has made some
positive contribution to the com-
munity," Watson said. "It had
special meaning to me because I
knew Long personally."
Now, Watson contributes to the
Cowley community and his work
here is appreciated and
recognized, too.
"Watson is one of the best
things that ever happened to this
College," said Dr. Gwen Nelson,
College president. "He has a sin-
cere concern for young people
All work and no play is part of many
people's work schedule but for Virgil
Watson, director of student life,
video games are one activity that he
shares with the students he works
with. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
and loves to have rap sessions
with them."
Bob Juden, who works with
Watson daily, said Watson has a
tremendous knowledge of the
way students feel and what
motivates them to act the way
they do.
"He's a superman," Juden
said. "He knows people. Virgil
may not have a degree in
psychology, but he's the best
He's the best
human psychologist
I know.
-Bob Juden
11
human psychologist I've ever
known."
Watson works well with studen-
ts, perhaps because he believes in
them as much as he understands
them.
"Working with kids is rewar-
ding because they give back so
much love and you are working
with people who will shape the
future of our nation," he said.
Understandably, students love
Watson, too. and they'll miss him
when he retires.
Sophomore Fawn Anderson ap-
preciates Watson's involvement
in student life at the dorm.
"He not only helps the students
out, he gets involved with many
activities," Anderson said. "He
never goes to one side, he always
looks at both sides to solve the
problem."
Sophomore Robert Burton
sums up the feelings of many in
the dorms.
"He's a very good helper when
it comes to students. Virgil takes
student problems to himself. He
is also a person you can rely on."
by Ben Pierce
18
Donnie Huffman
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Playing the drums in a family band has
become a favorite passtime for Freshman
Donnie Huffman.
Most recently, he has joined the College
Concert Band and the Jazz Band following
a stint of playing the drums for 13 years
and being in his father's band for five
years.
From age five until now, he has been set-
"/ like all kinds of music,
except classical, but I like
it all." |
-Donnie Huffman
99
ting the beat for his father's band as they
travel to surrounding cities and perform at
celebrations and dances.
"My dad got me a cheap set of drums
and that's what I learned to play on," Huff-
man said. "I've always been interested in
the drums ever since I can remember, I
just knew they made a lot of noise."
Huffman also plays the piano, bass
guitar, and occasionally sings.
"I cut a single in Nashville a few years
ago, and they're just now getting the
record pressed, the song will come out on
our new album," he said.
Besides the band, Huffman keeps busy
with his hobbies. He played baseball and
golf in high school, and sang active in the
high school choir.
"When I was in high school I made
district choir my junior year," Huffman
said. "I was in choir for three years also."
Huffman said he really enjoys playing
golf. This is a new hobbie for Huffman.
"I hope to join the pro tour here in a year
or so," he joked.
Singing in the rain
Rain and inclement weather didn't dam-
pen the songs of freshman Donnie Huff-
man as he performed with his father's
band during an hour-long concert for
Family Day. Huffman also showed his
talents in the College Talent Show
when the group he played in took
second place.
Donnie Huffman
19
Shaking
Having a steady girlfriend hasn't been
mch of a problem for Huffman. He and
athi Estes have been going out for two
ears and hope to someday be married.
istes backs Donnie through all the trips
nd has confidence in his work.
"I think he does real well, and he works
2al hard," she said.
Although Huffman plays in his father's
and and brings in some money, he also is
mployed at Sparks Music Store.
"I've worked there off and on for the
ast two years, and I really like it.
anytime Roger (Sparks) was short of help
e would call me," he said. "I just got a
romotion, I went from stockboy to
alesman," said Huffman.
Being a drummer, Huffman has a few
avorite musicians who justhappen to be
drummers themselves.
"Steve Gates an independent studio
drummer, is one of my favorites as is
Larry London, a National Session drum-
mer," explained Huffman.
Though Huffman grew up around Coun-
try and Western music he is fond of all kin-
ds of music.
"I like all kinds of music, except
classical, but I like it all. I listen to pop
music mostly," he said.
Donnie lived in Dallas with his mother
since he was three years old until the age
of 13 when he moved in with his father.
"My mother was in a band from
Oklahoma ever since she was a kid, she
traveled all over, and that's how my
parents met," he said.
Although Huffman has been around
Jazz band bass player Donnie Huffman does
double duty by sitting in on the drums. Huffman
has been performing in his father's band for
years but this is the first time he has been in a
school band. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
music all his life, he is sure he won't major
in music. He is still undecided in his major
but is leaning a little toward business. His
future plans don't include those of his
band.
In some ways, playing in the College
band is a first for him.
"I've never played in the high school
band at school," he said. "I just played in
my father's band and that's all. It never
really interested me because it's two
totally different kinds of music.
Band instructor Leonard Barnhill ap-
preciates having Huffman in the band.
"Donnie does a very good job with the
band," Barnhill said.
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Diet Facts
From diets to exercise,
the PULSE takes a look at
9*7 7W7S
The diel craze. It's an endless circle
There are many diets out right now; all
guaranteed to take off weight. Herbalife
surfaced in the last year or so and has been
surrounded by controversy and popularity
ever since.
Dillon's Food Stores and television
station KAKE are promoting The Rotation
Diel. Diet businesses are seemingly
everywhere and the list goes on an on in a
confusing maze of promises for better
health and a svelt body.
The Rotation Diet is a series of weeks in
which pamphlets come out with the week's
meals already planned. The diet promotes
what they call free vegetables and safe
Junk food
Low in nutrition but high on calories,
America's love affair with junkfood ha*
become a weighty subject. Current trends are
directing Interests away from |unk food and
towards physical fitness. (Photo Illustration by
Wayne Gottstine)
fruits. The vegetables can be eaten
anytime during the day while safe fruits
are to be eaten three times a day in ad
dition to the diet menu for the day. Each
week as the shopper. dieter gets a new
schedule, the store also provides accurate
scales for them to use.
"The Ark City Dillon's had ap-
proximately 180 who started the program
and about half are still on it," said Pam
Bryant, Dillon's employee. "After the 10
weeks are over, they just restart on the
same weeks."
For those who are hesitant to step on the
scales when a 'skinny' friend is standing
near, the alternative is enrolling in a diet
program with a business like The Diet Cen
ter.
The dieter starts off eating anything al
certain times and taking supplements
Then the true test begins. Fish, seafood
and chicken along with various meats
(known on this diel as proteins) are on the
diet list. The dieter must eat seven ounces
of protein a day along with two fruits and
as many vegetables as they want. The list
varies from men to women because men
can still have most red meats while the list
for women carries only a few. The center
provides a list of foods that can be eaten or
the diet and this is also a help for the dieter
who eats out. A daily weigh-in helps the
dieter keep close labs on his or her
progress.
"The pros of the Diel Center are daily
weigh-ins and a counseling support system
which I feel is imporlant," said Janice
Simmons, coordinator at the Ark City Diel
Center.
'Supplements aren't drugs; they art
simply soy, fructose and B vitamins tc
help stabalize blood sugar and keep the
dieter from being so moody and irritable,'
said Simmons.
If fish and chicken aren't down the
dieter's alley and hamburgers, malts anc
candy bars are, there are alternatives
Diet pills and liquid forms of diet aids
currently flood the market. Most pills
leave you satisfied for 12 hours then it isi
time for another pill. Another route are
books at the public library that range frorr
teenage diets to the starvation method
Diet Facts
21
vever, some diet books and plans do
e some reputation for safe and ef-
ive weight loss. Fit-or-Fat Target Diet,
ight Watchers Diet and the University
t Plan are a few.
[any diets risk nutritional
iequacies. Recent studies show that the
'erly Hills Diet, Richard Simmons', and
Stillman diets are low in the majority
itamins and minerals studied,
laintaining the desired weight can be as
ch a problem as taking the pounds off in
first place. It's easy to lose all the
ired weight and then gain it all back.
! dieter should learn in the beginning to
good foods on a regular basis.
Be sure the diet you pick is something
can live with forever, " said Nancy
dway, dietician at Ark City Memorial
spital."
good check list for a diet you can live
h includes that:
The diet should be nutritionally
adequate. A diet that leaves out more than
one food group is not adequate.
2. The recommended foods are easy to
obtain, fix, and are likeable. Boiled eggs
and grapefruit may not be appealing after
so many servings.
3. The plan explain underlying prin-
ciples? There is no magic way or secrets to
a diet that really works.
4. It has a realistic weight loss per week.
5. It incorporates behavior modifications
and exercise to keep the weight off.
6. The diet plan have a maintenance
plan? Many diets don't and this is im-
portant in taking it off and keeping it off.
Rapid weight loss may not be the best
way to become thin.
"One to two pounds a week is an average
recommended weight loss. Losing more
than one to two means not losing fat but
losing water weight." said Tredwav.
by Michelle Bair
Tone-up tips
A diet decision has been made, and your
mind's jumping into full swing; getting
ready for the torture you'll be inflicting on
yourself for the next few weeks.
The goal is set, but is it really going to do
any good to lose some weight?
According to Linda Hargrove, volleyball
and women's basketball coach, you must
exercise to keep your muscles toned.
Otherwise you may be able to lose ex-
cessive fat, but you will retain some fat in
your muscle composition. To avoid that
problem, exercise is a necessity.
"A person must cut down on calories and
burn calories to lose fat," Hargrove ex-
plained.
Many dieters don't have the time to do
an actual workout, and need some quick
exercises to help keep them in shape.
That regimen could include the
traditional jumping-jacks, sit-ups, and
push-ups. But another quicky, is the use of
heavy ropes. Hargrove said that a two-
minute workout with a heavy rope is
equivalent to a one mile run, and is ex-
cellent exercise for the arm and leg
muscles.
"Exercise is a lifestyle," Hargrove said.
"It's a lot easier with an active lifestyle. ' '
Hargrove gave some tips for those who
may just be getting started exercising.
First, get a physical, especially if you
are over 30 years old. Second, start in
moderation and work up, and third, be
sure to adequately stretch out your
muscles and ligaments before you begin.
"Find a friend or a group to exercise
with," Hargrove said. "It's a lot easier and
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both positive and negative opinions in the
minds of students and faculty.
Simply, the primary differences are that
now if a student drops a course, it will
show up on the transcript, and that studen-
ts may drop only until Nov. 1 during first
semester and until April 1 second
semester. The old policy allowed students
to drop until the day before final exams
began and the drop did not show up on the
student's transcript.
The new policy will still not affect
grades, but if a student decides to transfer
to another college, it will show up on their
records that they had taken and later drop-
ped a class.
Positve views toward the change come
from both students and faculty.
"Well, it has never bothered me,
because I have never dropped a class, but
it's probably a good idea. It'll make peopl
study to try and stay in their classes," sai<
sophomore Cathy Betzen.
English and Literature instructor Su
Darby, said "I don't think it is negativ
when it shows you have dropped, becaus.
people drop for a variety of reasons."
According to Conrad Jimison, Cowley'
Registrar, the change is not to hurt tb
students, it is to "give a truer picture o
student success at the College."
Sophomore Robert Burton also agree
that the change is for the best.
"I think it is good, because if you ar
stupid enough to drop a class, then i
should show up. It makes students thin
more about what their career an
education is going to be."
But not everyone sees the change as
positive action.
"I don't think it's very good. I've had t
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nd I don't want it to have to show up on
ny records," said Tammy Wyant.
Terry Deffenbaugh holds a rather (lif-
erent negative opinion for the change. "I
on't think they (drops) should show up,
specially since we have to pay for our
lasses. It's kind of like if I buy a pair of
nderwear, wear them once or twice and
tien throw them away, it's no one else's
usinessisit?"
Sophomore Tracy TPatterson looks
sward the change in policy as a possible
inderance for the future.
"It might ruin your chances of receiving
larger scholarship at a four year univer-
ity since you have to transfer all your
revious transcripts."
Kim Marx shares a view similar to Def-
jnbaugh's.
"I don't see why anyone has to know
"I don'f think it's negative
when it shows you have
dropped..." Sue Darby
what we dropped or didn't drop," she said.
With the pros and cons to the issue, it is
hard to say which policy is the better. Ac-
cording to Conrad Jimison, registrar, the
change was made primarily to aid the ad-
ministration/
"We can track students better, and we
have a better record of those who drop. We
need this for auditing purposes. That's
the reason the change was made," he said.
by Laura Moore
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Joan Warn
Students, businesses cash in on Cowley's
Special Sewicet
This year Cowley will be of-
fering special projects and
workshops to the public with the
hope that if enough interest is
generated it can be a continued
service to the public.
Joan Warren, of Cowley Special
Projects, is involved in several
projects and workshops.
One of the new projects, the
Small Business Development
Center, is held in cooperation
with Wichita State University
and the Small Business Ad-
ministration.
"I am setting up the Small
Business Development Center
here at Cowley in Ireland Hall
and it is set up in conjunction with
Wichita State University and also
the Small Business Ad-
ministration.
"What we will be doing is
aiding small business people in,
for example, for those wanting to
start up a business, we'll counsel
them by finding out is there is a
need for that business in the area.
We also do counseling on finan-
ces, accounting, and setting up
their books," said Warren.
The counseling is not all done
by Cowley staff members.
"These people who do the coun-
seling are area professionals, and
we have some college faculty and
administrative staff that help us,
and we also have business people
in the comunity that give their
professional advice and his is
free of charge, "said Warren.
These services are set up to
help the public but they are not on
a permanent basis.
"It's not like we are going to do
an ongoing thing for these people
but we are going, to get them
ini tally set up," said Warren.
The Small Business Develop-
ment Center is not just for new
businesses.
"It's also for small business
people who are having trouble in
their businesses. They have to be
the owners or managers of small
firms classified as small
businesses, which can not afford
to purchase consulting services.
A management problem or a lack
of knowledge on thier
bookkeeping, marketing
proDiems, and we also give ad-
vice on employee problems,"
said Warren.
This service is not just
available for Cowley county
residents.
"We work a four county area
which includes Cowley, Sumner,
Chatauqua, and Elk counties in
which we assist business people
in," said Warren.
Workshops are another aspect
of the work Cowley special
projects do.
These workshops include:
design and decor, alternatives to
leaving children at home, buying
and selling homes, and a
photography critiqueing
workshop.
These workshops are scheduled
for November and more in-
formation will be made available
as the time approaches.
Another workshop that is
scheduled to begin October 28 is
"Your Next 10,000 Days Working
and Living."
The classes are scheduled to
last six to eight weeks and will be
Tuesday nights
held on
6:30p.m.
Along with projects
workshops, Cowley Spe
Projects people to write bs
resumes.
"I help people with t
resumes and how
professionalize them in the r
chronological order and
them with what's acceptabh
today's resumes," said Warn
If there is a good attendant
these workshops, these and o
services will probably be off<
in years to come.
by Kristi Adorns
Sitting Still
Snatching a moment of rest, special projects
worker Joan Warren takes a break from her
busy schedule. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Continued Page
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25
Balmer
GED lab
(Continued from page 11)
"I always draw my cake out first on a
piece of paper. I draw every last detail.
It's almost like being a drafter. Next, I'll
hunt for pictures of real flowers. I want my
flowers to be real and natural. Not perfect,
but natural," Balmer continued. 'It
usually takes nine to ten hours to do one
cake. That's even a rush job. I've done
some cakes as long as 24 hours and other
as quick as eight hours."
Working on a cake is always personal to
Balmer.
"I always deliver my cakes to the front
door and I always make sure it's on the
table and see the people's faces light up,
then I sneak out quietly," Balmer said. "I,
hate to see them cut a cake. It's like the
cake and I have become very close."
by John Dalton
Family Day
(Continued from page 2)
family. Dinner, like breakfast was buffet
style and drew about 200 people.
Entertainment by the Nicky Ballarini
family presented people with an op-
portunity to sit down and relax after their
meal. Janine Wells' family was announced
winners of the Family of the Year contest,
and a weekend get-away to the Can-
terberry Inn in Wichita was drawn. Dorm
Supervisor Pat Henderson, was the lucky
winner of the trip.
by Laura Moore
(Continued from page 5)
derstandably very pleased when that hap-
pens.
"In the classroom, some of them are
such good students that the other students
don't realize that they didn't come from a
traditional high school," she said. "Each
year there are several that are on the
honor roll, and in the honor society, that
started out here. And that makes me feel
real good, and I hope it does them too.
Because whatever the reason that they left
high school, they've had a fresh start. And
they have all of the advantages that the
other college students have."
Eaton said that she always tries to
motivate the student to go on with their
studies.
"I want to get everybody back for a
college class, rather it's physics or cake
decorating," she said.
Deciding between physics, cake
decorating, or the gamut in between is im-
portant to the person continuing,
Vollweidersaid.
"She always encourages them to go on,
and a lot of times she calls me in to confer,
and we sit down and find out what they're
interested in," Vollweider elaborated. "Do
they want a certificate, do they want an
Associate of Arts Degree, what are their
interests, what kind of work have they
done? And we make suggestions as to
what they might go in to, what courses
they might take. And she encourages
traditional students as well as non-
traditionals to go on."
In addition to her work with students on
their general education, Eaton also spends
a great deal of time with her "English as a
Second Language" classes. In that
program, she teaches foreign speaking
people English.
"It's been a lot of fun, and it's been quite
a challenge. We get so many people around
the table here some nights, and they're all
different languages, and they'reall talking
in their own language, if there's anyone for
them to talk too, and I have to stop and say
'Let's go with English'," Eaton laughed.
Sometimes the progress is slow. But it is
always there, Eaton said, even when it is
hardly discernable.
"You have to look at the ESL's like an in-
fant. Infant's don't talk. When they arrive
they listen and they decode for about nine
or ten months. And these people don't have
nine or ten months, they have to be reading
and writing before that. But we never rush
them, when they're ready, they're just like
the infant. When it's there, they start to
talk," she explained.
Vollweider said that people often ex-
perience trepidation when they first con-
sider coming to the ABE/ESL/GED
program.
"A lot of times people will call hoping
that the program won't be open at that par-
ticular time. They come up with all kinds
of excuses," she said. "The older you are
the more fearful you are of coming back,
especially to work on your high school
diploma."
However, the uneasy feeling usually
disappears when they discover how the
program works, Vollweider said.
"Once they get here they find out that
Terryis the kind of person where you come
in, she shows you what to do, and you go in-
to a room and you do your thing. I've never
known of any student who left because
they were frustated or upset, or because
they didn't get help," she said. "The neat
thing about Terry is that due to her en-
couragement and support, once she gets
you down here, she's got you."
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Men on Spirit Squad
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If you notice something different about
this year's spirit squad you're not aone. In
fact, Jim Brown and Ed Brooks are the fir-
st men to join the Cowley Spirit Squad.
Brown, freshman Criminal Justice-Law
Enforcement major, is a graduate from
Southeast High School in Wichita and
Brooks, freshman, says he is probably
majoring in Psychology but is undecided.
Brooks is a graduate of Topeka West High
School.
Both guys heard about the idea of being
yell-leaders from different sources.
"I was offered a scholarship to yell-lead
at Cowley while I was at Cheerleading
Gamp," Brooks said. "Wanda Shepherd
told me about it and I accepted."
Brown, however, heard about it in quite
a different fashion.
"I was sort of peer-pressured into it, and
then I decided to stick with it," he said.
Both Brooks and Brown wanted to be
Cowley yell-leaders for similar reasons.
"For me it provided a chance to cheer at
a smaller college and be more involved
with school, than just going to classes. And
it also gets me into the games free,"
Brooks joked.
Brown had a number of reasons for wan-
ting to cheer at Cowley.
"It gives me a chance to keep into my
gymnastics and be involved with school
activities. It also helps pay for school," he
said.
Experience is one thing they both have
plenty of. Brooks was a member of his high
school squad for two years, serving as cap-
tain his senior year. Brown has been in-
volved in gymnastics for six years. Four of
those years were spent competing and the
other two teaching. Even though he has no
real experience in yell-leading, he was a
four-year gymnastics letterman in high
school and placed fifth all around in the
Men's Slate Gymnastics competition.
Both Brooks and Brown are optimistic
about the upcoming season for this year's
squad.
"We feel that this early in the year, it's
hard to tell, but we have a hard working
squad and are positive about the year's
turnout," said Brown.
Being part of a squad that consists of 14
girls and only two guys is one of few pluses
of the arrangement.
"It's definately better that being
surrounded by 14 other guys, that's for
sure," said Brooks.
But for Brown it's not that different.
"It's not that big of a change for me
because my high school squad had a lot of
girls on it," he said.
As yell-leaders for Cowley, Brooks and
Brown will be at all home games and at ap-
proximately half of the away games. They
will also be substituting in the role of the
Tiger every once in a while.
Although yell-leading takes up a large
portion of their lime, they both have
several other hobbies. Brown likes car-
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Practice make perfect
Learning cheers along with the female mem-
bers of the Spirit Squad, Jim Brown and Ed
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ture, Ed Brooks lifts Jim Brown in a hand lift
that works on endurance. (Photos by Wayne
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pentry, tennis, snow-skiing, dirt-bike
riding, and is a member of the Vocational
Industrial Clubs of America (VICA).
Brooks enjoys tennis, bowling, baseball,
partying, and motorcycle touring.
Both like Cowley.
"It gives me a chance to be on my own
and be independant," Brooks said.
For Brown, that independence is tem-
pered with an appreciation of things that
are done best at home.
"It's not too far away from home, yet
close enough. Especially to get my laundry
done," said Brown.
Plans for these two yell-leaders are long-
ranged.
"I want to be a detective and if I don't
like that, then I'll be a carpenter," said
Brown.
Brooks, on the other hand, simply plans
on continuing his education.
But the future probably does not include
yell leading for either of the new Tigers.
"Neither of us are seriously planning on
being a yell-leader at a four-year college.
For me, it takes more gymnastics ability
than I have and for Jim, it lakes more lif-
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weighs only 98 lbs." Brooks joked.
Both of them have one main goal in mind
for this year as yell-leaders.
"We want to create enthusiasm in the
crowd at all games, but especially the
home games. We want to be good." Brown
said.
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# roy Girrens is a perfect example
of brains and brawn all in one.
Troy is an '85 graduate of Newton High
School and plans on majoring in electrical
engineering. He also keeps busy playing
sports and keeping academically involved.
"In High School I played baseball four
years, I made first team all AVL as a
junior in the outfield and I was first team
all AVL as a senior at pitcher," Girrens
said. "I also played basketball for four
years and football for four years. In foot-
ball I made all AVL first team in the secon-
dary my senior year. I was in student
government in high school for four years,"
At Cowley, Girrens continues to be ac-
tive. Vice-president of the Student Govern-
ment Association and a member of the
baseball team, he maintains a 3.79 grade
point average. After graduation from
Cowley in May, Troy plans to attend a
university to recieve his degree in
engineering.
"I'll go to a four-year major college
somewhere but I'm not sure where," he
said. "It depends on if I can get a scholar-
ship for baseball or academics. It will have
to be a major college because of
engineering, little schools don't have
engineering so I couldn't go to one of
them."
For most students, it's difficult to break
away from their home towns. Troy found
out that his freshman year, but while
living in Ark City during the summer he
also found out it isn't that bad.
"Last year I missed Newton, but Ark
City is a lot like Newton. I've been down
here long enough, by staying down here
this summer and everything, that I've got-
ton to know a lot of people in the town and
not from just here at school. I have a lot of
people to talk to in town and they just
make it feel kinda like home. So, now it's a
little easier to be away from Newton," said
Girrens.
Troy seems to really enjoy Cowley,
because of its size he thinks it can be a
great asset.
With baseball, classes, work study, and
being Student Government Association
vice-president, Troy has little free time.
"I spend most of my free time studying.
When I'm not studying, I just go mess
around and play a little basketball on
eight-foot goals or mess around with
Robert," said Girrens.
This summer, Troy pitched for the local
semi-pro baseball team and found it
rewarding.
"It was an experience, I learned a lot
about playing baseball because we played
Baseball
Hot Outt
a lot of guys that were tougher competition
and I learned a lot about pitching. I met a
lot of neat people," he said. "There were a
lot of guys from bigger schools who came
down and played with us and I made a lot
of new friends."
While playing baseball this summer,
Troy and two other boys lived with art in-
structor Doug Hunter who coached the
semi-pro team. Hunter recently married
Patti Tiepermann who has two girls which
kept the house pretty busy.
"That was an experience, too. It was dif-
ferent because everybody just goes in an
out as they please around there and
nobody keeps regular hours. It was kind of
a mad house, "joked Girrens.
Girrens is the youngest in his family o
four. He has one older sister and was neve;
introduced to the experience of three litth
sisters.
"I haven't had any little sisters before,'
he said. Trish, Lindsey, and Ashley
always wanted to play, or come up and d
stuff with us and I had never had tha
before so it was a little different. It wa;
fun, Doug and Patti are real nice and the;
took good care of us."
Last year, Girrens was honored "Fresh
man of the Year" in baseball am
"Academic All Region Six," also fo
baseball. He is ready for a good season thi
Softball
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by April Houston
Slugger
Taking time out for the Pulse photographer,
Kim Schuchman shows the form that helped
jnake her an important part of last year's soft-
tall squad. Schuchman hopes the current squad
/III repeat the success of last year and take the
eaion VI championship. (Photo by Wayne Got-
itine)
|im Schuchman, a sophomore at
Cowley, has been playing Softball for about
12 years now, and she says she just loves it.
"I've played Softball in the summer just
about every year," she said.
Schuchman is a graduate of Newkirk
High School but that didn't get her softball
career started.
"I didn't play for the high school, but I
played in Ponca every summer," she said.
Snagged
Going over the fence for a tough one, Troy
Girrens catches a long fly ball during fall prac-
tice. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
Schuchman's love for softball comes
partially from an older cousin who also
plays.
"She's about 10-15 years older than me,
and I can remember watching her games
when I was young. She's really good, even
now. Right now she coaches, which is what
I want to do eventually. I guess she is kind
of like my idol," Shuchman said.
With Schuchman's dream of becoming a
"oach, Cowley entered the picture.
"I got a softball scholarship to go here,
and it sounded good, since I would still be
close to home," she said.
After finishing her sophomore year at
Cowley, Schuchman plans to attend a four-
year university such as Arizona State,
Oklahoma State University, or Oklahoma
University.
"I plan to major in sports education and
become a high school coach and physical
education instructor."
Schuchman's goals are well underway
with the courses she has taken at Cowely,
general psychology, recreational ac-
tivities, and physical conditioning, along
with all of the required courses to recieve
an Associate of Arts degree.
Along with attending classes, Schuch-
man also plays shortstop for the Cowley
Tigers.
"I played third base last year, but I like
shortstop a lot better. I like making plays
to second base," she said.
Schuchman feels that the Tiger softball
team will do well in the Spring season.
"We ought to be able to defend our title
from last year. Last year we were named
Champions of Region VI, " she said.
Being so active in softball, Schuchman
comes across the dumb jock comments a
lot. Schuchman feels that these remarks
are way off because "to be an athlete on
the college level, you have to keep your
grades up to be eligible and to know what's
going on, especially if you want to transfer
to a four-year college," she said.
by Laura Moore
30
Volleyball
CONTINUING TRADITION
Cowe/y Tigers do well in early conference play
Cowley County has a long standing
tradition of having a perennially strong
volleyball team, and the 1986 season is no
exception.
In 1978, the Cowley volleyball team was
the conference champions, but since then
the Johnson County team has dominated
the conference. Cowley has always com-
peted well with Johnson County, but John-
son has been able to come out ahead at the
end of the match.
Last year Johnson County lost its
dominance, and the conference title was
shared by three teams, Johnson County,
Allen County, and Cowley County.
Even though the 1986 conference title is
still up for grabs, Cowley has played well
in early conference play.
By the middle of October the Tigers had
already defeated both Johnson County and
Allen County in conference action.
Most teams, reguardless of size or
ability, have some type of problem
throughout the season. Cowley is no ex-
ception.
"Our problem is that we don't play real
consitently. We play real good in one mat-
ch and them turn around and play poorly
in another match," said Coach Linda
Hargrove.
"I think a lot of that has to do with the
fact that we have played a lot of four year
schools this year," said Hargrove.
The teams inconsistency has not af-
fected Coach Hargrove's outlook on the
team.
"I'm certainly not down or negative
about this team because they have played
inconsistently throughout the year," said
Hargrove.
"They play as well as any team we've '
44
It seems when it is time
to win we'll do it.
-Tammy Wyant
ever had at Cowley and they are poten-
tially the best team we've ever had," she
said.
A region six championship requires
some consistency.
"If we play consistently we would
definitely be a contender for the region six
championship," said Hargrove.
If it is true that the strength of a com
munity college team comes from its
sophomore players, then the Tiger
This year Cowley has five returning
sophomores. Cowley also has strong fresh-
man members as well. Peaches Harris is
just one of these and she is a starter.
Even though the team has played in-
consistently, they have been winning.
"It seems like when it's time to win we'll
do it, "said Tammy Wyant, sophomore.
The Tigers again proved their dominan
ce by defeating Johnson County a second
time when the two teams squared off ii
Overland Park on Oct. 12. The tough mat
ch ended with the Tigers winning 15-10,11
15,and 15-13.
The win cinched a spot for the Tigers ir
Regional Playoffs.
"Regionals are all or nothing. We havt
to win in order to go onto nationals," saic
Hargrove.
Cowley's long-standing tradition of win
ning volleyball teams is certainly a sourc*
of pride but it also can be a hinderance t<
team members.
"Our tradition of winning help:
sometimes because it intimidates our op
ponents but it also puts a lot of pressure oi
the team to keep the tradition going," saic
Hargrove.
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Intramurals
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From football to pool, to get fit or to stay in shape
students get into the intramural program
Intramural sports at Cowley test not
only the speed and stamina of the part-
cipants, but sometimes their humility as
well.
The games give students a chance to get
out and have fun, and they provide a way
to get some exercise besides.
According to Bob Juden, who organizes
the events, "It's good for non-varsity
athletes compete just for the fun of it. It's a
good way to socialize, that's primarily why
we have it."
The sports that the intramurals en-
compass consist of both traditional type
sports, and some that are not as familiar,
Juden said.
"Intramurals consist of more than just
basketball, volleyball and football. We also
had the Tiger Tubes, a survival course,
golf, ping pong and pool," he explained.
The students pick the players that make
up their teams teams themselves. After a
team has been picked, the players must
remain the same for the remainder of that
particular activity. New teams can be
selected for differing events.
There is usually a good turnout for the
games, Juden said. There were ap-
proximately 60 students who played foot-
ball, abut 30 in the pool tournament, and
several more partcipated in Tiger Tubes. in the pool tournament, said that he en
Juden said that he always has plenty of tered because he thought that he had
players . good chance at winning .
"I would guesstimate that we had "I have been playing poolfor a long time
•• It's good for non-varsity athletes to compete just
for the fun of it. -Bob Juden €)€)
roughly 60 students in football, 24 kids in
Tiger Tubes, and about 30 in the 8-ball pool
tournament. We generally have anywhere
from 40 to 100 kids involved. In the golf
tournament there is generally 12 to 16. A
lot of times it's determined by the
weather," Juden said.
Although the games are friendly, that
doesn't mean that they're not competitive.
Freshman Henri Chatman, who played on
a football team in the intramurals, said
that there are always good players on the
teams.
"The tournament was exciting, there
was a lot of talent on each team," Chat-
man said. "I wouldn't mind playing again
next year."
Freshman Eddie Brooks, who took part
we have a table at home," Brooks saic
"So it sounded like fun to get into the toui
nament."
Troy Juden won the pool tournament
but he was more enthused about the ir
tramural flag football games.
"I always played football in school, and
though it would be a good way to find ou
how out of shape I am," Juden said. "I als
met a lot of people, which was fun."
The intramural events will continu
throughout the year, with basketball am
softball being just two of the games plan
ned.
by Devon Bonfy
All fall down
Even though it wasn't tackle football,
Janine Wells was game to get tackled
by Troy Girrens in a close intramural
match. (Photo by Way Gottstine)
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I thought it would be a
good way to find out
how out of shape I am.
-Troy Juden
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Pool pressure
Intramurals action catches Troy Juden
as he wins the pool tournament cham-
pionship. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
Cowley shuffle
A fade is attempted by Henri Chatman
as his opponent Tracy Patterson at-
tempts to block and tackle him. About
60 students showed up to play in the in-
tramural football games. (Photo by
Wayne Gottstine)
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John Dalton is a sophomore who will graduate at semester. He has been a part of
the Pulse staff since it first began in 1984. He has also been a part of the Cycle and
Roar staffs.
John enjoys singing, acting and reading. He has held major roles in every dramatic
production at Cowley since he entered as a freshman in 1984. Most recently, he will be
remembered for his portrayal of the villian in this fall's version of He Done Her
Wrong.
This past summer, John married the former Diane Sodowsky who also attended
Cowley. Following graduation, John plans to attend Southwestern College and major
in drama.
In addition to maintaininga a 3.21 grade point average and keeping up with his
numerous extra-curricular activities, John works at the Arkansas City Public Library.
Perhaps one of his favorite things to do is to teach dramatics to children through USD
470s P.M. Academy. Most recently, he directed a melodrama which featured a cast of
all ages including some four year olds.
AN INSIDE LOOK AT APRIL
HOUSTON
April is a freshman at Cowley County Community College majoring in special
education. She is a member of the Tiger Spirit Squad, the Cycle staff and the Pulse.
This issue marked a first for April when she participated in a mock shoplifting
experience which she says she'll "never forget."
A graduate of Arkansas City High School, April likes to dance and enjoys writing.
April works in the Public Relations Office as a work study job.
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EDITOR
Michelle Bair
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Steve Dye
DESIGN EDITOR
Laura Moore
PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR
Wayne Gottstine
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Brian Reed
STAFF WRITERS
Kristi Adams
Devon Bonfy
Stephanie Brunner
John Dalton
Jan Herrmann
April Houston
Ben Pierce
Julie Reed
Janine Wells
Denise Woods
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Pat Pruitt
Brian Smith
Jeff Dziedzic
ADVISER
Linda S. Puntney
Christmas edition
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Christmas Traditions
Christmas traditions are everywhere
and Cowley folks have a variety of per-
sonal ways to celebrate the holiday.
What do Cowley students want for
Christmas? Read and find out.
12
One day we all may be listening to the
radio and know the man singing. He could
be Ron Dixon.
14
Find out how SRS and Pell Grants have
their advantages and disadvantages.
Getting Federal financial aid to attend
college can make it difficult to meet daily
expenses.
24
Who said the operative phrase in
policeman had to be man. Cowley has
seven policewomen.
Dear Diary
Former Cowley students realize dream
and make Christmas special for others
with Mrs. Santa's Workshop.
Beg, borrow, or steal
10
Staff writer goes out for an undercover
assignment on shoplifting.
Diner's Delight
ON THE COVER
Cowley Tiger mascot Wes Porter disguises
himself as Santa's helper as he gets into the
Christmas spirit. The tree is at Mrs. Santa's
Workshop which is owned and operated by
Linda and Terry Juden. Terry has already
graduated from Cowley and Linda will con-
tinue her education at Cowley starting in
January. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
17
The diner is back to review a
restaraunt/carry-out that you may want to
consider trying. See how the Phantom
Diner rates J.C.'s Barbeque.
18
A look back at Arkalalah and Leslie
Blatchford, the girl who wears the crown.
Art Show
20
Industrial Technology students are
developing skills that will be careers. Two
students have learned about a high tech
lathe by making an aluminum and brass
chess set.
22
Doug Hunter has organized the first
Faculty/Staff Art Show ever held at
Cowley. Find out how the idea originated
and what some entries may be.
26
What about going to college with a
parent or with a child? See how Cowley
parents and children handle attending
classes together
32
A review of the Cowley volleyball
season, and of one special player who's
been nominated for Ail-American honors.
Christmas Traditions
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Vespers, reception signal
start of Christmas season
Vesper's, a tradition at Cowley since
1981, began in the Aud-Gym and was
moved into the Little Theater upon its
completion. Each year the concert is
followed up with the annual reception
hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Nelson.
"It's CowleyCos like the school, not
calicos," Kenneth Judd will tell you.
Judd is proud of the 16-member per-
forming group that he says serves as an
ambassador for the College.
"Our purpose is two-fold," he said. "Fir-
st, we give students the opportunty to per-
form, and secondly, for public relations for
the College. We want the school to put its
best foot forward ( through the group) . "
Judd's version of the CowleyCos first got
its start in 1981 when he came to the
College from Arkansas City High School.
At that time the College offered what was
called Choral Ensemble. According to
Judd it "took about two days to change" to
the current philosophy which is behind the
singing and dancing group.
Membership in CowleyCos is by audition
only. In past years there have been as few
as 12 and as many as 20 people in the
group. In 1981, the group was costumed in
calico dresses to add to the "pun" in the
name. Since then the costumes for the
group have become more sophisticated.
This year's costumes were chosen by the
group with the assistance of the director,
Kenneth Judd. The sharpness of the dress
white and blue helps to reflect the stan-
dards of performance that have been
made tradition with the music department
at Cowley. The group, a concept carried
over with Judd from the high school, per-
forms for organizations and clubs during
the semester and ends with a vespers con-
cert the last Sunday before the Christmas
holidays.
Christmas traditions at Cowley are
special for sophomore Brian Reed.
"Christmas time is special for me. Even
though we start our Christmas music in
early November, the group finds them-
selves humming the tunes as they walk
down the halls and I even annoy my co-
workers with the constant repeating of my
favorite selections from our music.
Arkalalah is a big event for us but we
really enjoy performing for family and
friends at Christmas time."
••
/ even annoy my co-
workers with the constant
repeating of my favorite
selections of music.
•Brian Reed
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Starting with Arkalalah in the fall, the
group makes about 50 separate per-
formances during the year. That's
something both the director and the
students enjoy.
Judd also enjoys working with the
students.
"Music students are good students.
They're well regimented which pays off in
their personal behavior and in per-
formances," he said.
It's evident the students enjoy being in
CowleyCos, too.
"I love it," said freshman Cyd Stout.
"It's so much fun. We all get along really
well and manage to work out our dif-
ferences."
by Stephanie Brunner
I'm afraid it's true that most of us won'
catch Santa coming down our chimnej
but we'll still be celebrating.
In December, when the weather start'
turning cold, most of us start feeling tha
old Christmas spirit creeping up on us. Th<
Cowley campus is no exception. Student:
as well as faculty and staff start getting
anxious, not only for the vacation, but als<
for that old familiar closeness and warmtl
that the Christmas season brings.
At Cowley, we have a wide variety ot
people from all over the world, and th<i
ways of celebrating Christmas vary frorc:
place to place and from home to home.
We always think of the old traditiona,
white Christmas, but sophomore Pan
Fritz says the weather in South Carolina ir
December is usually warm and rainy
Fritz likes to spend Christmas with hei
family and the special people in her life
Her family enjoys a small tradition al
their own.
"My whole family drinks a cup of wine,'
says Fritz. "I celebrate Christmas wit!
my family, partying all night, anc
listening to Christmas music."
Fritz also enjoys "being with someone
special like my little nephew."
It's the weather that makes celebrating
Christmas in Florida a little different, too.
"Instead of saying 'I'm dreaming of e
white Christmas' we say 'I'm dreaming ol
a green Christmas'," said Amy Semmler
freshman. "Christmas Eve we break a
pinata and light a fire-only if it's cold-anc
we sing Christmas carols. We wake up
early, about 6 a.m., to open our stockings
and we have a big dinner with turkey anc
ham."
But not everyone eats turkey or ham for
Christmas dinner. In Tiawan they indulge
in something a little different.
"Nobody eats turkey. A big Christmas
dinner might be steak," says Jolly Liang,
a native of Tiawan. "We don't exchange
presents. We do that on the Chinese New
Year. We go to church at night on Dec. 25,
and they give the children candy."
In Tiawan it doesn't snow, and Liang has
never seen any.
"I get excited, 'Oh! Has it snowed
yet?'," Liang said.
There are also a few people who have
unique plans for the Christmas break.
No doubt Latitia Fields, Rob Weaver,
Christmas Traditions
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and Matt Hicks will be enjoying them-
selves.
"I'm getting Married to Leighton over
Christmas," Field gushes.
Matt and Rob aren't quite getting
married but they may be looking for
prospects.
"Any other time I would spend Christ-
mas at home with mom and dad and my
little brother but this year me and Matt
Hicks are going down to Padre Island to
celebrate it there," said Weaver.
Up in Illinois and Wisconsin it's usually
cold, over Christmas and Derrick Young
and Tom Ahrensmeyer love it.
"I spend Christmas with my family,"
said Young. "I love it. We wake up early in
the morning and I talk to my mom. I play
with my little brother and his toys. I love
toys. The first thing I reach for is sweets.
Our family is close on Christmas, real
close. I'm looking forward to going home
to my future wife Melissa."
"If it doesn't snow," said Ahrensmeyer,
"it's not a real Christmas. But it always
snows every Christmas and it's real cold."
Somsy Sengvixay is originally from
Laos and is currently a maintenence em-
ployee and grounds keeper here at CCCC.
In Sengvixay's country most people don't
celebrate Christmas.
"They don't have Christmas day. We
have just New Year. Usually we have din-
ner together on the first day of the new
year. We enjoy it," said Sengvixay.
"I came over here and I have to do what
the people do. I go to church. You know,
it's all good, it's just how you believe," he
said.
Some people love Christmas so much
that they go out of their way to make it a
special occasion for their family.
"My dad is in his eighties and my
mother is in her sixties," said Olinda Wat-
son. "They both wear heart patches and
both have arthritis. My mother gives her-
self insulin shots and has high blood
pressure. This is the first Christmas in
twenty years that she is going to bake and
wants to put up a Christmas tree. It's hard
for her to take care of Kempty ( Olinda 's
son) and me since I'm in a wheel chair.
There will only be the four of us."
Getting up at the crack of dawn can be
fun on Christmas (or any day for that mat-
ter).
"We go the midnight mass," said Nicki
Ballarini. "Julie (Reed, his sister) and I
sleep through it. I used to go in about 5
o'clock in the morning with a present and
say 'Mom, can I open this one?' But I don't
do that anymore. Now I usually go to a con-
cert or something on Christmas night."
No matter how Christmas is celebrated
and no matter where, it's got to be one of
the all time favorite occassions of the year.
Come on, admit it, you love it!
I'm afraid it's true that most of us won't
catch Santa coming down our chimney,
but we'll still be celebrating.
by Jan Herrmann
Traditions
Christmas at Cowley County Community
College and Area Vocational-Technical School
just wouldn't be complete without the down
town decorations. The eight foot trees and San-
tas are familiar sights to students and have
become a part of a local Christmas tradition.
The decorations were up early this year and
Santa arrived two weeks before Thanksgiving
to herald the beginning of the Christams shop-
ping season. (Traveler photo)
Dear Santa/Cowley Want List
From penguins to Lamborghinis £owley
It's that time of year again.
It's time to wish good will to your fellow
man, to put that extra dime in the
Salvation Army kettle, to be happy and
jolly, to get out the oV Christmas stockings
and hang them on the fireplace mantle
with care. Last but not least, it's time to
start making out your Christmas list.
Compiling a Christmas list for Cowley is
like asking a little kid in a candy store
what they want to eat first. Students of all
ages were asked what they most wanted
for Christmas, and all kinds of responses
were received.
Students at Cowley are definitely unique
and so are their ideas of the perfect Christ-
mas gift.
Students asked for everything from
movie stars and deserted islands to credit
hours for classes. The one thing they all
had it common was that Cowley folks have
definite ideas about what they want for
Christmas.
Sophomore Beth Nilles wants to be
stylishly comfortable in class so she's
asking for money and a pair of sweats. "I
need sweats to wear to class," she said.
Tricia Fitzgerald, sophomore, wants to
be warm from heart to toe.
"I want to see my boyfriend, Charles,
and I want a pair of socks to keep my feet
warm in bed."
Freshman Eddie Brooks' list is short
and to the point. He says he wants 64 credit
hours and a future!
Stuffed animals topped the Christmas
list for freshmen Wendi Watson, who wan-
ts a GIGANTIC teddy bear, and Shelly
Maskrid who's asking for teddy bears and
every college student's favorite, money.
Catherine Craig, freshman, wants wool
socks, and Brenda Haden will be looking
for Sylvester Stallone under her tree.
Arneetrice Cobb, freshman, says Jim
McMahon, quarterback for the Chicago
Bears, is what she'll be looking for on
Christmas morning.
Who else but Sophomore Troy Girrens
would ask for an egonculator valve for his
car to get better gas mileage.
Danny Snow, sophomore, says he'd like
a maid and a map to his bathroom.
Sophomore Kim Marx is asking for a
similar gift-a butler who's good looking
and as dumb as Rob Burton, so "I don't
have to pay him."
If Rob Burton gets his Christmas wish he
probably won't care whether Kim Marx
pays him for being a butler or not. With a
cherry red, convertible Lamborghini un-
der the tree what more could he ask for?
(Robert, don't hold your breath for this
gift. Our research shows that Lamborghini
doesn't make a convertible-how about a
1963 Corvair convertible instead? )
Romance and romance-related gifts
were at the top of the list for sophomores
Rob Weaver, who is hoping for an
engagement ring, and Pam Fritz who wan-
ts "to be with the man I love-my nephew."
Other items on the Cowley Christmas list
include:
Teresa Lawless, freshman, -some decent
food to eat in the cafeteria.
Lori Clark — a new car (fresh)
Sheila Ball — new toothbrush (soph)
Michelle Sawyer — a puppy (fresh)
Pat Betzen — a watch ( fresh)
Amy Semmler — Cabbage Patch Doll
(fresh)
Pat Lawson — to see may family and
children (Director of Developement)
Libby Palmer — some sol jeans (sec. for
Pres. Nelson)
Tammy Wyant — penguin house slippers
that squeak, (soph)
Judy Osner — Hutch Community College
to move to Ark City, (boyfriend goes
there) (fresh)
Denise Miller — a play-girl to clean our
dorm room for inspection days (fresh)
Debbie Bridges, receptionist in Ad-
missions Office,-$l million
Sue Morris, registrar's secretary-
Obsession Perfume by Calvin Klein
Wanda Shepherd, secretary to the vice-
president of administration, -to lose 20
pounds
Joycelyn Goff, accounting clerk,-long
gold chain
Pat Brown, Natural/Social Sciences
Department secretary, -Oscar Food
Processor
Melissa Schwabauer, freshman, -a mon-
th long paid vacation away from
everything
Lisa Demaree, financial aid secretary, -a
piano
Linda Hargrove, -a new neck, my old one
is spastic and worn out
Ed Hargrove, Director of Financial Aid,-
another Region III championship for soft-
ball
Leonard Barnhill, Director of In-
strumental Music, -72-piece band with
proper instrumentation
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Dear Santa/Cowley Want List
tudents want it all for Christmas
Art illustration by Jan Herrmann
Karen Clay,freshman,-Teddy Ruxpin, a
talking teddy bear
Krysty Tarver, sophomore,-a MAN!
Julie Reed, sophomore,-to pass Algebra
Jackie Lane, sophomore,-all A's in my
classes
Rob Alexander, assistant basketball
coach, -14 wins by Christmas
Derrik Young, sophomore,-a Mercedes
and a mansion
Regina Musgrove, freshman,- a horny
hillbilly
Peaches Harris, freshman,-The Home
National Bank
Nick Ballerini, freshman, -to get my
braces off
Thomas Ahrensmeyer, freshman, -to
spend time with my girlfriend
Herman Peeples, freshman, -pair of
black leather driving gloves
Virgil Watson, Director of Student Life,-
Lincoln Continental
Tera Foster, freshman,-to find a
boyfriend
Shannon Lowery, freshman, -a new war-
drobe, a 1986 Camaro and to pass my
college algebra and American literature
classes
Suzanna Hewitt, sophomore, -a diamond
ring
Stacey Cover, sophomore,-Tom Cruise
and a typewriter
Betty Martin, Director of Learning
Resources, -a new purse and a blanket with
a picture of a duck on it
Elaine Brown, Humanites Department
chairperson, -someone to grade my
English papers.
Melina Houghton, freshman,-to get
married
Brent Murphree, freshman,-chow puppy
Leslie Blatchford, sophomore,-to grow
taller so Mark Patrick won't tease me
anymore
Mark Patrick, sophomore,-to see Leslie
Blatchford grow
Dixie Hatfield, sophomore and wife of
Police Science Instructor Elvin Hatfield,-
pearls
Sophomore Brad DeMoss came up with
a traditional Christmas gift idea. All he
wants for Christmas is his two front teeth
and we're hoping that's because he wants
to join the PULSE staff in wishing you a
"Merry Christmas."
by Janine Wells
Mrs. Santo 's Workshop
She's
oil year round
Tree trimmings
Nearly a dozen trees with a variety of Christ-
mas decorations fill Mrs. Santa's Workshop.
Some of the becorations are home made and
sold on consignment while others are manufac-
tured. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Christmas is a special time of the year
for many people but for Terry and Linda
Juden it is especially important.
The Juden's opened Mrs. Santa's
Workshop on Sept. 15.
Terry Juden is a graduate of Cowley
County Community College Police Science
and Linda interrupted her CCCC education
for a semester to open the store. She plans
to resume her studies at the College in
January.
Linda is currently studing to complete a
degree in education.
"I'm going to try and take the same
things I was planning to take this
semester," she explained.
Juden decided to wait until next
semester to begin her course study. The
store was the factor in making her decision
because of the time involved in the shop.
Terry and Linda have both dreamed of
opening the shop since they were married
eight years ago.
"My husband plays Santa Claus every
year, so it seems rather natural," she said.
But she doesn't let him have the whole
show though, she also dresses up as Mrs.
Santa.
Christmas is special to the Judens.
"When it's Christmas we always go
overboard," Linda said, explaining the
idea of their Christmas shop.
The business has been slow, but that
didn't come as a surprise.
"I expected it to be slow because we
opened early to accomodate Halloween
and Thanksgiving," she said. "We had a lot
of Halloween decorations and I've tried to
get Thanksgiving but people just don't
make Thanksgiving. I have very little of
it," she said.
The Judens are stocked for the Christ-
mas season, however. The store has a sup-
ply of trees, decorations, lights, garland,
wreaths and gifts. Some of the gift items
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Season's Greef/ngs
As the Christmas season begins, visions of
holiday decorations fill Mrs. Santa's Workshop.
It's the first year for the business which Linda
Juden and her husband, Terry, hope may be
around for a long time. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Mrs. Santa
Linda Juden, a Cowley student who took the
Fall semester off to start a business, is the co-
owner of Mrs. Santa's Workshop. Here she is
surrounded by her "helpers." Juden's husband
is a co-owner of the store and a former Cowley
student. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
are on consignment from people in the
area.
There is plenty to choose from at Mrs.
Santa's Workshop but Juden says the
biggest problem she's delt with is the
waiting for the suppliers when they've run
out of items.
"Order and send the money, then they
say 'Sorry, we're all out of that right
now'," said Juden.
Although it's been slow, and the Judens
have had problems with orders they still
have big dreams and ideas for the future.
"My husband keeps talking about a
chain of Christmas stores," laughs Juden
as she explained their hopes for the future.
The store will be seasonal until she gets
her degree, then they'll have to consider
the future of their business.
The Juden's hope to have Mrs. Santa's
Workshop back next year. It may be in a
different building and a different location
but that won't matter. For the Judens, the
joy of Christmas will be wherever they go.
by Michelle Bair
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Sharing is Caring
In 1890 the Salvation Army Captain of
San Fransisco provided food for the
area's poor people. He raised the
money for the food by placing a large
kettle in the main sea port, so that
everyone could see it and deposit
their loose change.
Soon this kettle had become a
tradition during Christmas, not only
one that spread throughout the
United States but throughout the
world.
These kettles are now used in
Japan, Chile, and in several European
countries.
In the United States, the Salvation
Army aids more than 4,500,000 per-
sons during the holiday season. Ket-
tles have changed since that first one
in San Fransisco. Some now have a
booth with a bellringer and a public
address system singing out
traditional yuletide carols.
Behind it all, though, is the same
Salvation Army message, "Sharing is
Caring."
Christmas helper
The Salvation Army is a priciple source of aid
for the needy all year round but especially at
Christmas time. Captain Allan Irvine and a
Salvation Army volunteer check their inventory
of goods on hand. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
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Since 1890, the Arkansas City Salvation
Army has given Christmas Aid to needy
families in the area, and today Captain
Allan Irvine wants to keep that tradition
alive.
"This is my family's first Christmas in
Ark City," said Irvine. "I'm very excited
about this first Christmas here. I like
helping others who need help."
If this year is like last year, Irvine
should have the chance to help about 1,838
people in 574 families. Irvine is more con-
cerned with helping the needy than he is in
checking their honesty.
"Most people who come to the Salvation
Army are in need so we work from that
principle. We try to find out what their
monthly income is but other than that we
have no hard guidelines," he said. "We
would much rather be in error of giving
help than of not giving help."
Besides the traditional kettle drive, the
Salvation Army spreads the season joy by
delivering their bi-weekly magazine
during Christmas.
"We have the privilege of distributing
throughout Cowley County our 'War Cry'
magazine. We should start delivering
around mid-December, "said Irvine.
But the Salvation Army can't help all of
those who need it by themselves.
"We receive help from 60 different
organizations and businesses here in
town," said Roxie Rickords, Salvation Ar-
my volunteer. "Many schools will put on a
can goods drive and then bring their totals
to us for our pantry."
Many of the Salvation Army volunteers
come from the Salvation Army Church.
"We use some needy family volunteers,
too. This way they have some work ex-
perience and they can, in turn, use us as a
job reference," said Irvine. "We either
pay them for their help or help them
through our Christmas food supply."
The Salvation Army isn't the only local
organization who gives Christmas Aid.
"The Lioness' Club distributes stocking
caps and mittens for school children. They
check them out from their school principal
and can return them after winter is over,"
said Phyllis Tilson, Lioness secretary.
"We also have been giving the children
who don't eat breakfast, due to money
problems at home, breakfast bars."
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Ripping it off
While watching for the sales lady or any
curious customers, April Houston shoves a
berret in her jacket. Houston performed a
mock shoplifting experience as an assignment
for the PULSE. (Photo by Pot Pruitt)
I took a deep breath, swallowed hard and
bravely got out of the car. Half an hour
ago I thought this would be no problem.
While wondering into the store, I asked
myself, "April, why did you decide to
shoplift?"
It wasn't bad walking around the store
looking at the clothes but when reality hit
me, it hit me hard. I decided to shoplift
and I was going to do it.
I felt like the sales girls knew I was going
to do it, they wouldn't leave me alone!
Each girl asked me if I needed help and I
politely said no thank you. I don't think I
looked like a juvenile delinquent, maybe it
was my nervous appearance.
I picked out a few items I like, two skirts,
a sweater, and sweater-skirt ensenble. The
sales lady told me she had to count my gar-
ments before entering the dressing room.
There were five items, but she counted
four, counting the sweater-skirt ensenble
as one piece. She more or less told me
where to change, which was in the
dressing room right in front of the door.
She watched me the whole time.
By now I was shaking so bad I could
barely change clothes. I took the skirt
from the sweater-skirt outfit and wrapped
it around my waist, then I put my clothes
on over it and put the hanger in my jacket
so no evidence would be left behind.
Now all I had to do was walk out the
door. It wasn't that simple though. As I
was giving the sales lady the clothes I had
tried on, she noticed that the skirt was
missing.
She told me that there was a skirt to go
with the sweater, and I told her there
wasn't. She asked me hautily where the
skirt was and I told her I only picked up the
sweater. She went and told her manager
that there was no skirt for that sweater
and I headed for the door.
As I was leaving I saw a girlfriend's
mother, I briefly said hello and left. The
get away car was nowhere to be seen, so I
walked down the sidewalk. She pulled up
and I jumped in — fast !
I did it — I ripped something off!
My friend they were watching me from
the door of the shop so we drove off faster!
I did it once, now I knew what to do and
how to do it.
I went home, changed my clothes, fixed
my hair differently and went back to the
store. By that time there were different
sales girls working so I knew this would be
easier than the first time.
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I walked in and no one noticed me from
being in the store earlier. I started shoplif-
ting again. Belts, gloves, earrings, socks,
sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, bracelets, pur-
ses, even a umbrella and a teddy bear, I
took nearly everthing.
By the time I had finished I had made
four trips in and out of the store and no one
even noticed that I had left and returned.
It was easy, after the second time I felt
like a pro. The sales women were all
talking at the counter and if they weren't
there they were in the back room talking,
leaving me in the store alone.
But that wasn't supposed to happen. I
was supposed to get caught, be hauled into
the police department, booked, charged
and thrown into the slammer, all for a per-
sonal experience story on shoplifting —
this was just pretend and I didn't get
caught. In a real situation things might
have been different.
They were for a friend of mine.
Sally (we'll call her Sally) went out of
town to see a very good friend. On the way
home she stopped by her grandmothers
The loot
house in a nearby town to visit and eat.
After leaving her grandmother's house
she decided to stop by Gibson's and get a
tape to listen to on the way home, because
she was sick of the few tapes she had.
She went in and looked at the tapes. She
was really fond of the Pink Floyd tape, but
it was nine dollars and she only had fifteen
with her. If she spent nine dollars on the
tape she would only have six dollars to
make it home on — she still had a long way
to go.
Soshethought/Tllliftit."
Hurredly she stuck it in her purse and
headed for the door.
As she was leavingthe store a man yelled
at her to stop so she did.
What Sally didn't notice were the
mirrors all along the top of walls where the
officers were, watching for shoplifters.
first add to shoplifting
Sally was 100 miles from home and stuck
in jail. The only person she could call was
her grandmother.
Sally and her grandma were close. But if
April Houston coses with her vast array of
"hot" merchandise. In all she collected 29 items
valued at $177.76. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
she found out Sally really shoplifted it
would break her heart.
Sally had no choice.
She held up really well until she heard
her grandma answer the telephone, then
she broke down. Her grandma was great.
Grandmas usually are. She made Sally's
bail and sent her home.
Sally messed up. She was fortunately
able to keep her parents from finding out.
It will always be on her records. Sally is a
freshman at a good university, and is
majoring in engineering. She depends
mostly on academic scholarships to get
her through college.
Nine dollars could keep her from her
education and career.
Sally's story isn't much different from a
thousand others.
Shoplifting increases during the Christ-
mas season said Jeannette Bennett,
manager of CATO.
"You can't blame people for wanting
things to give their family, say if you don't
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12
Picking
Bands come and bands go but second
semester freshman Ron Dixon is hoping
his band will be one people will talk about
for a long time.
Dixon and his band started competing at
the College talent show in October,
musically. Dixon's solo performance
brought him first place and inspired him to
do more competing.
"I've never participated in a com-
petition before," said Dixon. "The song
that I performed in the talent show was
'Blue Eyes' and 'Come'n Home'. I wrote
both of those songs."
Dixon took one other band member,
John Schmidt, and entered the Wally
Fowler's Stars of Tomorrow Talent Sear-
ch, sponsored by KZSN radio station
The Ron and John duo took first in the
vocal group category but placed third
overall.
"The third place is actually more im-
portant than the first place," Dixon said.
"Because we won third place we got to per-
form on Channel 8 television with the
Wally Fowler Talent Search show."
Dixon had more to do than just perform
ontelevison.
"I got to perform at concert level,
another was the competition tests your
ability. I met quite a few (people) who are
prestigious so they can tell me how to go
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about it. I get to send my material to
Wally-Fowler and he'll review my music.
He's known for Patsy Cline's success,"
said Dixon.
There's more to Dixon's band than the
Ron and John duo. Members are scattered
right now but they hope to get back
together soon.
The band plays under the name Osage<
Prairie Sand Band and consists of five
men. Parts of the band have been together
for 12 years and others for only a year.
Dixon is the driving force behind the
group.
"I formed it and rounded people up to be
in it," he said. "Actually, I built it in my
garage."
Dixonnot only put the band together but
he also writes the majority of their music.
"I've written several songs," he said. "I
sometimes write songs while rolling down
the road. My songs are triggered by most
anything."
Although Dixon writes most of his music
he enjoys performing hits from George
Strait and Don Williams.
Dixon hopes that Strait and Williams
will become an important part of the
band's future.
"I hope to sell some material to George
Strait, Don Williams and Randy Travis,"
Dixon said. "The money and prestige — it
would be nice to hear them sing my songs.
They've made it already, so the royalties
would be nice," said Dixon, explaining his
reason for wanting the performers to sing
his music.
The average person would stop his effort
there but Dixon also has other plans in
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"The band hopes to go into the studio in
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to do a video in relation to the song we
wrote called 'Sally'," Dixon said.
Dixon's plans for the band don't stop in
the studio. He still sees competition as an
important part of the band's interests.
"We are fixin' to try 'Hee Haw,' 'Austin
City Limits' and 'Star Search,' " he said.
Why is he working so hard to make his
band go so far?
"Music is one of my heart's desires and
can take you from rags to riches if you get
in the right door, then I'd just love to go
through that door."
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14
Sacrificing for Education
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Furthering an
education means
personal sacrifice
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Currently, about 65 percent of the
students here receive some form of finan-
cial aid. Last year the College awarded
$771,394 to students who qualified for gran-
ts and scholarships and recipients of the
Guaranteed Student Loan brought the total
of funds awarded to just over $1 million.
In short, financial aid at Cowley is big
business that makes education possible for
nearly 1,000 students each year. But for
some, receiving the funds has become a
mixed blessing.
Students receiving food stamps or on
welfare get their food stamps cut when
they receive a Pell Grant or a Guaranteed
Student Loan. According to Ed Hargrove,
director of financial aid, it's an uphill bat-
tle for students who are the most in need.
"Most of them feel like they can't go to
school unless they have the other help.
When they apply for Federal aid and get it
we start getting calls," Hargrove said.
"Calls come all the time from Welfare and
Social Security wanting us to make out
statements of the student's budget and
what they receive compared to their
college costs so they can deduct ap-
propriately from their welfare benefits."
According to Hargrove, the cuts are
made because the welfare and social
security agencies want to be certain
students don't benefit too much.
"If they think the student is gaining any
kind of upper hand by receiving aid, they
try to get on top of it to get their share of
what the student is receiving," he said
How is this federal aid in the form of Pell
Grants and GSL's deducted from welfare?
First, the Pell Grant and GSL are added
together, then the student's college fees
excluding books are subtracted from the
66
Most are emphatic about the
fact they are embarrassed to
be in the situation they're in.
Ed Hargrove
f9
Federal aid. The aid left over is divided b
the months the aid is planned for. Finally
the answer is deducted from the food stam
ps allotment for each month the federa
aid applies to. The federal aid doesn't ai
feet the cash assistance or medica
benefits programs.
Welfare tries to prevent double dipping
"What I understand doesn't seem cor
sistant to me," said Angela Johnson, CCG
student who is caught in the dilemnu
"They don't count your Pell grant c
student loan in your cash assistance, an
don't count it as income in some program:
But it is counted as income with food stan
ps. It doesn't seem very consistent. I wis
they would balance it out in the cas
assistance."
Students receiving food stamps, welfa
or Social Security payments can receh
aid from sources others than Feder
monies. Scholarships awarded by tl
College for academics, activity grant
and special circumstances don't affe
welfare. The money from these sourc
goes directly to pay tuition and sometir
books. Another way to avoid the probler
through JTPA, a training program i
proved by the government. JTPA is fina
cially covered by a Carl Perkins Grar
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Sacrificing for Education
15
High hopes
Determined to sacrifice to succeed by
graduating from a university, Angela Johnson
does her best in studying and taking care of her
This program covers tuition, fees, and
child care. Also, it deals with on-the-job
fining and vocational classroom
Gaining. But not everyone can qualify for
the JTPA program and it's these people
who seemingly are being penalized for
trying to improve themselves.
son. Johnson is one student who doesn't
necesarily benefit from receiving financial aid.
The amount of the aid she receives from the
college is deducted from financial assistance
received from the Federal government. (Photo
by Jeff Dziedzic)
"Most students are emphatic about the
fact they're embarassed to be in the
situation they're in," Hargrove said.
"They don't like it. They want to get out
and be a capable worker. From my
position here, there's nothing I can do ex-
cept to try to communicate with the
legislators about this problem and try to
get something done about it."
Hargrove has already written letters to
Fifth District Rep. Bob Whittaker ex-
plaining the problems faced by these
students and he isn't alone in his concern
for them. Susan Rush- Johnston, coor-
dinator of special services recognizes the
problem, too.
"There are a lot of expenses that are in-
volved with going to school that are not
directly related to academics," said Rush-
Johnston. "Naturally you have books,
tuition and fees but you also have gas,
housing, supplies clothing and personal ar-
ticles. You still have living expenses. They
don't change just because you're going to
school. You're not eliminating expenses
66
Welfare just seems to tell
you, you can't make it.
Angela Johnson
*f
when you decide to attend colllege, you're
adding to them."
Instead of the leftover federal aid from
school fees going toward books, tran-
sportation, and school supplies. It must
take the place of the lessened food stamps
to make up the difference. Students like
Angela Johnson must sacrifice to go to
school to gain marketable skills.
"With a cut from $141 to $22 a month in
food stamps, I had planned to use the Pell
Grant for food," said Johnson. "Suddenly,
I had to move due to unsafe conditions for
my son and me. I had to use $430 for rent
and deposit and that just wiped it ( the Pell
Grant) out. So now, I'm sure we'll be
eating less until the next Pell Grant check
comes. If I hadn't had the Pell Grant I
don't know what I would have done in that
emergency. I couldn't have done it."
Hargrove admits that there may be
some students who try to beat the system
and take advantage of the money
available.
"We've had some who have come in to
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16
Album Review
Wayne's Picks
David Lee Roth Eat 'em And Smile
David Lee Roth's "Eat 'em and Smile"
is great follow up to his EP "Crazy From
the Heat."
He doubtlessly has one of the best bands
in rock and roll today. His band, which in-
cludes Steve Vai (guitar), Billy Sheehan
(bass), and Gregg Bissonette (drums),
leaves Roth musically unlimited.
The album starts out with the com-
mercial 'Yankee Rose." This is suitable
for Top Forty and some hardcore rockers.
It's an energetic rocker to get the album
started.
"Shyboy" is the second song and
possibly the best. This best exemplifies the
unique styles of Vai and Sheenan as they
do some harmony riffs. Gregg Bissonette
displays somes impressive powerhouse
drumming in this fast rocker.
"I'm Easy" and "Ladies Nite in Buf-
falo" slows the album down a bit. "I'm
Easy "a shows some nice virtuoso blues
solos by Vai and impressive blues rythyms
by Sheehan. These two songs are a few of
the songs in which the music doesn't over-
shadow Roth's original voice. Lyrically
there's not much here but it sounds good.
"Goin' Crazy" is a fun dance number
with an incredible riff throughout the
whole song showing off Vai's incredible
technique. In "Tabacco Road" Roth and
Vai work well together such as 'Yankee
Rose." Vai's Tasteful guitar licks bring
out Roth's voice.
Billy Sheehan work shows up well his
solo in "Elephant Gun." Actually, the song
seems to be an excuse for all the members
of the the band to loose control in a good
way. Sheehan and Vai put their talents
together to make one incredible harmonic
riff.
In "Big Trouble" Roth uses his voice as
if he's telling some exciting story, and the
song slows the album down for a well
deserved break after 'Tobacco Road" and
'Elephant Gun."
Screamin' Stevie Vai shows once again
why he's one of the best on "Bump and
Grind." Mixing great teehnigue and
awesome tremolo tricks, he does what
most good guitarists only dream of. He
positively overshadows Roth on this song
but hey, why not? .
Roth ends the album with the comical
"That's Life." He has horns and strings,
and it sounds' like a cross between the big
band era and Vaudeville.
With this album Roth has definately
showed the rock world that he's serious. If
you are the least bit interested in what you
have heard from Roth, buy the album. It's
a good investment, and a good addition to
your record collection.
Cinderalla : Night Songs
"Night Songs" is one of the strongest
heavy metal debut albums of the year. It's
basically raw rock and roll with a slight
blues background.
The musicians are good, not great, but
they do work well together to create
somewhat of an original sound. The lyrics
and vocals are not exactly top grade, but
the singer sounds sincere enough to get the
point across.
The highlights of this album are "Shake
Me" and "Nobody's Fool."
"Shake Me" is the perfect example of a
good metal song. It best exemplifies Cin-
derella's sound.
"Nobody's Fool" is a strong, dramatii
heavy metal ballad. This song is by far th
best song on the album. The rough voca!
are suitable for the strong guitar riffs an
powerful drum beat.
Although Cinderella's "Night Song
may not be the most incredible debi
album, it shows a considerable amount <
talent from this young band. If you are int
energetic rock and roll, Cinderella
"Night Songs" should be in your colle<
tion.
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Bon Jovi: Slippery When Wet
Typical Bon Jovi. No excitment her
Jon Bon Jovi breaks no new ground wi
this followup to "7800 Farenheit."
Musically the album is boring. There
no innovative or even interesting guit.
solos or riffs. The band doesn't play wi
much enthusiasm at all.
Lyrically, "Slippery When Wet" is
excuse for Jon Bon Jovi to throw his ha
around in his best narcistic fashion.
The highlight of the album is "Wante
Dead or Alive." It's a strong acoust
ballad and the only song on the album wi
any creativity. The song builds from ;
acoustic guitar and Jon Bon Jovi's voice
a basic penatonic solo by Richie Sambort
"Slippery When Wet" is Bon Jovi's mo
commercialized album to date and a vei
big let down. The music has no feeling wi
the exception of "Wanted : Dead or Alive
The album is exceptionally monotonou
This is an album not to collect.
by Wayne Goitstine
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Dear Diary
About 80 students, faculty and staff kept
diaries on November 10 to help write the story
of "A Day in the Life of Cowley." Because of
space, not all entries could be included here
but the staff has tried to include something
from everyone who returned their diaries,
by Wayne Gottstine)
Monday, November 10, dawned as an unseasonably
:old day, but was otherwise quite normal. Social
jpheaval, economic unrest, basketball and football all
■eared their ugly heads.
President Ronald Reagan, through his spokesman
.arry Speakes, continued to refuse to comment on
-eports that he had violated the law in arranging arms
sales to Iran in return for the release of three U.S.
lostages, including David Jacobsen.
The British Common Market imposed sanctions and
tn arms embargo against Syria, citing Sryia's alledged
upport of terrorism as the reason.
Richard von Ende, a former top administrator at
(ansas University, was sentenced to three years in
jrison for the distribution of cocaine.
An underground faction, believed to be Shiite
vAoslem extremists loyal to Iran, announced that they
vould free a number of French hostages being held in
.ebanon within 48 hours. Which they did.
Winter weather moved into Kansas, and single digit
emperatures resulted in record lows. There was light
now accumulation in northern and western Kansas,
ind the lowest reading in the state was in Concordia
— just south of the Nebraska border — where it was
6 degrees just before dawn. In Arkansas City the
temperatures were a little higher, with a low of 27
degrees, but many members of the Cowley population
were prepared to swear it was colder.
The Cleveland Browns beat the Miami Dolphins 26-16
on Monday Night Football.
King Hussein of Jordan presented a bullet-proof
Mercedes to the Prime Minister of India Rajiv Ghandi.
Ghandi survived an assasination attempt earlier in
1986.
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an anti-
whaling group, claimed responsibility for the sinking of
two Icelandic whaling vessels, and claimed that the
Icelanders had been hunting whales illegally.
Bruce Springsteen's five-record set, bid to be the Bob
Dylan of the '80s, came out and sold phenomenally,
with nearly every record store in the nation selling out
of their allotment of the albums within hours of
opening their doors.
There were equally earth-shattering developments
involving Cowley County Community College on that
same day.
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Bill Brown,- a General Motors training technician,
used the Cowley Vo-Tech automotive department
facilities to conduct a specialized electronics training
program for area GM mechanics.
The Tiger basketball team narrowly defeated Pratt
Community College 79-78 to raise their season record
to 2-1.
Larry Schwintz awakened to Willie Nelson on the
radio, and 15 minutes later Martha Buchanan rose to
the sound of her dog scratching at the front door
before returning to bed.
Libby Palmer had cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and
so did Pat Brown. Students at the dorms had waffles
that met with less than rave reviews in the cafeteria,
while Calvin Woods, Paul Nash, and dpubtless many
others made do with coffee for their first meal of the
day.
Sid Regnier started his busy day by checking on the
progressof the newdormitory, and Pam Elliott began
her day of classes with a visit to the powder room.
Toni Weeks arrived at her first class unprepared
with her assignment, but she coped with it well by
selling Camp Fire candy to her classmates.
Sue Morris brought an apple cake to the faculty
lounge. It scored considerably better than the cafeteria
waffles, and was quickly consumed in a faculty feeding
frenzy.
While Cowley administrators held a meeting to elect
a representative for the selection committee that will
conduct the first stage of the presidential search, Larry
Schwintz delivered a lecture on embryo transfer in
beef cattle to his Livestock Science and Management
class.
Dr. Nelson visited with a former teacher at Cowley,
Doug Ewing, while in his outer office the jelly bean jar
ran dry.
Wanda Shepherd went to the Pizza Inn with Debbie
Hobaugh to eat lunch, and Ed and Linda Hargrove
went home so Linda could watch "Days of Our Lives."
Bud Shelton spent the afternoon reading a program on
lawn maintenance landscaping, and a number of
students took an Algebra test.
In the evening, Nick Ballarini, Peaches Harris, and
Regina Musgrove talked about having babies, although
presumably not together, and Stacey Cover curled u|
with a book. Debbie Bridges ironed her clothes for tl
next day.
Cyd Stout called her boyfriend, and Reggie
Thompson sank the winning free throws in the Cowli
basketball game with only two seconds remaining in
the game.
Larry Swain "crashed" at 8:30, and Carol Hobaugh
Maudlin fell asleep just in time to miss the nightly
news, and woke up 10 minutes after it was over. Bui
Shelton caught the news, then went to bed.
And at two in the morning Tom Ahrensmeyer hit t
pillow just five hours before his alarm would go off 1
start another day.
And so goes a day in the life of Cowley...
Morning's stprt
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works on making his hair suitable for the dad
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45 Larry Schwintz — The clock radio
imes on to Willie Nelson singing "On the
aad Again," the radio announcer sure
unds happy. Maybe it's because his day
just starting and mine is just beginning.
00 Martha Buchanan — The dog is loose,
j's at the front door and I get up and tie
m back up. He woke Shelley up, too. We
i back to bed.
45 Larry Schwintz — Breakfast at the
xintry Kitchen. The usual crowd is
ere, have coffee, toast, and Cheerios.
45 Debbie Bridges — Rise and shine! It
n't be Monday morning already. Think
1 lie here just a few minutes more.
45 Phil Campbell — Alarm rings as
ual. That thing never sleeps in, it's
ways on time. I reach over to shut it off
id Gloria (wife) says it can't be that time
ready, we just went to bed, so it seems
lyway. So we hop (ha) out of bed to face
new day. As usual I stub my toe on the
rner of the bed getting to the restroom
; wouldn't be right if I didn't) .
00 Debbie Bridges — The alarm sounds
;ain. Guess I better get up for sure this
ne. In the shower I go, that will wake me
i.
07 Larry Swaim — Seven after six?
;ez, how many times have I hit the
ooze bar? How cold did he say it was?
hat am I going to wear for my walk?
here are my gloves?
6 : 10 Libby Palmer — I tumble out of bed,
rn on oven to make cinnamon rolls for
eakfast, then off to the shower.
10 Calvin Woods — Drove into town (Ox-
rd) to the Sav-a-Trip for coffee with the
lys and to shoot the bull. Sav-a-trip rob-
d during the night. Made for more ex-
tement than usual.
20 Larry Swaim — What am I doing out
re in the dark?
6:25 Larry Schwintz — Leave restaurant
I can hear Cecil Carrier tell us what the
iather is going to be today (man is that
Id).
10 Libby Palmer Nikki hollers from
r bed, "Mom don't forget the cinnamon
lis ! " Put rolls in oven when I know it will
ke family another 15 minutes to get
ing.
45 Cyd Stout - I am getting dressed and
ying to figure out if I got all my
tmework done or not.
45 Paul Nash — The clock radio goes off
r the first time and as usual, I don't hear
00 Cyd Stout - While eating breakfast, I
dually have to do homework.
7:05Toni Weeks— Woke my daughter
Ashley up to get ready for school. Read my
Bible and prayed for the foreign
missionaries. This is the only way to start
a day right.
7:05 Larry Swaim - Home again. Nothing
Like an invigorating walk to start the day
right. Where's my Norelco?
7:05 Paul Nash - 1 finally get out of bed
after my wife has finally got me to wake
up. This is the worst part of my day I don't
like to wake up, I have always been this
way and probably always will be.
7:10 Toni Weeks - Get Ashley's clothes out,
then went and washed my face and wake
up, Ha ! Plugged in the curling iron.
7:10 Paul Nash - I am looking out the
bathroom window. I am brushing my teeth
and the shower is warming up. I wonder
how cold it is outside and what kind of day
I will have.
7:10 Calvin Woods - At last... "Whoops
where's my makeup?" Denise runs back
to the house.
7:15 Tom Ahrensmeyer - The alarm goes
off and the monotonous buzzing noise is
driving an imaginary nail into the back of
my head.
7:15 Nick Balarini - Living Hell! It seems
like I just went to sleep. I don't feel like
getting wet this morning so I'll just wash
my face and brush my teeth. How long
could such basic everyday tasks take?
They took me about 15 minutes.
7:15 Toni Weeks - Put a load of laundry in
to wash and fluffed the ones in the dryer.
7:20 Tony Weeks - Ashley comes into the
kitchen and is ready for breakfast. I
prepare her breakfast— Frosted Flakes-
Fold clothes in the dryer and put away.
7:20 Larry Swaim - I think these slacks
are long enough that no one will notice that
the socks don't match.
7:20 Marcy Patrick - Time to go to work.
God, it's cold out this morning, I should
have warmed up the jeep. Some ducks just
flew over headed south, maybe the
weather men knew what they were talking
about after all.
7:25 Paul Nash - 1 am preparing to stop at
my usual stop in the morning for COF-
FEE! This is very important but to my
suprise and disgust I find that the store is
closed due to a robbery from the night
before. I think my day has started out bad
but, it is probably not near so bad as my
friend who works in the store's day has
started out.
7 : 30 Debbie Bridges - The kids are ready to
go and so am I. Wait Brad just stopped me
in a state of panic. He needs a newspaper
telling about last week's elections to take
to school. I threw all those papers out
yesterday, He'll have to dig them out of the
trash.
7:30 Tom Ahrensmeyer - My stomach
growls and the noise wakes me up. I wash
up, brush my teeth, get dressed, all to the
beat of the radio. I don't now what song is
in because my brain is still numb.
7:30 Nick Ballarini - Tripping over my
bike, I found my way across the room to
my closet and climbed into a pair of jeans
and a couple of shirts. It was too early to
put shoes and socks on standing up. I
realized this when I found myself sprawled
across the chair I should' ve been sitting in.
7:40 Nick Ballarini - Yum-Yum!
Deliciously hard waffles. They aren't hard
until ou put the syrup on. It's kinda like
mixing water and cement. I should have
not passed the Captain Crunch up. It
would have tasted better than the frisbee
waffles.
7:40 Marcy Patrick - Oh, good, the aroma
of the packing house I don't think I could
make it through the day without that stink,
ha!
7 : 45 Paul Nash - 1 am just north of Ark City
now listening to the radio they're talking
about a shortage of iguanas (a type of
lizard) in Central and South America due
to the fact that so many people are eating
them. In fact one scientist recommended
that they be raised on farms.
7:45 Toni Weeks — Give Ashley lunch
money, hug, and kiss. Tell her I love her
and to have a good day and send her to a
neighbor's to take her to school. Put
clothes in the dryer. Add another load in
the washer. After Ashley is gone, I goto the
bathroom to put on my makeup, fix my
hair. Boy why do I do this everyday?
7:45 Debbie Bridges — Arrive at work.
Get all our files out of the vault and try to
get organized for the day. The phone starts
ringing immediately. People are calling in
to let us know they're sick and want me to
let their instructors know.
7:45 Tom Ahrensmeyer — Breakfast is
served. I have now broken three forks
trying to cut the now rock hard waffles.
These are not real waffles, they are only
reasonable facsimiles. Eating anymore
would be dangerous to my health, so I quit
while I'm ahead,
Libby Palmer — Arrive at work and the
boss is already here. This is a busy week
for me since I have the board agenda to
prepare for the monthly meeting. Turn on
the copier,unlock files, and check the
calendar to see what is scheduled for
today. Awful warm in the office for a Mon-
day.
8:00 Toni Weeks — On my last strike of
mascara I hear my three year old calling
his momma!
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8:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer - We meet in the
library for English class and we are taught
how to use a library for the 178th time in
our life.
8:00 Sid Regnier - Left for dorm con-
struction site. Because of the cold weather,
no activity. Specs call for masons not to
lay bricks unless temp is 40 degrees and
rising. The temp was 41 degrees and
predicted to be falling. Made a mental note
that we have now lost five and a half days
to inclement weather. Sure wish the
weather would cooperate and let us get
roofs on the projects.
8:00 Nick Ballarini — Off to Engineering
Graphics. It's a fun class, but it will
probably hurt my head to day as it does
every Monday morning. The waffles are
already killing me.
8: 16 Dr. Nelson — Finished board reports.
8:20 Bud Shelton — Going to Virgil Wat-
son's office. I had a call over the weekend
but I was not home, so I am going to see
what went on in the dorm.
8:30 Pat Brown — I keep thinking of break
time. It's cold out so I'm going to have
some hot chocolate.
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8 : 30 Martha Buchanan — The phone wakes
me up, it's a friend and we talk a while. I
get up and make coffee. I look around the
house, it's a mess. We had a birthday party
for Shelley, and the kids got into a whip
cream fight. They had a lot of fun, they
also had fun cleaning it up.
8:30 Debbie Bridges — The phone keeps
ringing and students start coming in for
change for the pop machine.
8:40 Clint Lawson — I hate this time of
year because stepping out of the shower is
absolutely devastating. It feels as if I'm
standing on top of an igloo in the middle of
the Arctic Circle.
8:50 Clint Lawson — I didn't have time to
eat, so I threw on some clothes and at-
tempted to arrange my hair to look respec-
table. Then I get another little thrill as I
grab my notebook, my keys, and step out-
side and it's 20 degrees. My thoughts at his
time are very positive. "It's Monday," I
think to myself, among other things.
8:55 Pam Elliot — Arrive at C.C.C.C. I
raced to the restroom and entered my
favorite stall to find that the T.P. dispen-
ser had been abused and was hanging by
one screw with the toilet paper partially
unrolled onto the floor. So I moved down
one stall, someone forgot to flush. (Oh,
ick). So I move down one more. Ah-h-h.
8:55 Ed Hargrove — Received phone call
from student wanting to know if her GSL
check was in. I didn't know because 1
didn't know who she was. The student
almost always expects you to recognize
their voice. After asking what her name
was, I confirmed that the check was here.
9:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer — English is over
and now I have an hour before my next
class. I can play pool, ping pong, videc
games, study, clean my room, take a walk,
write letters, or watch television. I go back
to sleep.
9:05 Toni Weeks — Arrive at school to fine
that I didn't complete my math assign
ments for the day. Sell some Camp Fire
candy for my daughter to help out a little.
9:15 Clint Lawson — Well, I finally made it
to class, slightly unprepared, but what else
is new. I've come to the conclusion thai
computers hate me on Mondays
Sometimes I would like to take that TRS-8(
and drop it from the top of the Aud-Gym.
9:15 Cyd Stout — Oh wow! One of my
classmates has just sold me some Camp
Fire candy. At least now I won't starve.
9:30 Marcy Patrick — Sometimes this
copying seems like a never ending job. Al
least I get to look out the window while I'm
doing it. That maple tree across the street
sure does have pretty colors this time of
year. I wish I had it in my yard.
9:30 Paul Nash — I am taking a break
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Clean up time
Grounds crew workers David Regnier and
Somsy Sengviaxay remove leaves from the
Nelson Student Center lawn the morning of
Nov. 10. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
rom my morning shop class. This is a
hree hour class, at this time I enjoy
alking and listening to fellow class mem-
iers sometimes. You can hear some
ather interesting stories.
>:40 Larry Swaim — A guy is standing in
he doorway looking around. He's either a
>arole officer or a salesman.
| : 40 Dr. Nelson — Finished administrative
eports.
0:00 Libby Palmer —Karen Clay, my
tudent worker arrives to begin her work. I
lave her start assembling sme of the agen-
la items. Phone rings and it is a call for
Conrad jimison, transfer to his office.
Ubert Bacastow, Board Chairman,
irrives for meeting on Presidential Sear-
:h. He'll be meeting with Administrators.
0:00 Dr. Nelson — Met with Board Chair-
nan.
0:00 Pat Brown — Break time, YEA!
iomeone brought some kind of apple cake
or break. It was so good and moist.
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0 : 10 Larry Schwintz — Lecture about em-
•ryo transfer in beef cattle and delivering
alves to Livestock Science and
Management class.
0: 10 Tom Ahrensmeyer — I am now wide
iwake because this is an interesting,
hallenging and fun class that I have. Mr.
/liesner is a great teacher inthe truest sen-
e of the word. Today is yet another lear-
ling experience.
0:15 Libby Palmer — Go down to the
ounge for a break and drink my glass of
vater and read the Eagle Beacon. Peace
ind quiet.
0:15 Ed Hargrove — Went to the lounge
or a break. Linda brought me a jelly
>iscuit from Hardees for breakfast, so I
ite it while I finished reading the sports
•age. The K.C. Chiefs actually have a shot
it the playoffs, something they hadn't seen
ince 1971.
0:25 Sid Regnier — Reported to Dr.
Nelson and Mr. Bacastow the selection of
Walt Mathiasmier as our representative
(for the presidential search committee).
10:45 Dr. Nelson — Spent some time with
DougEwing.
11:00 Libby Palmer — The morning has
been busy and long. Tummy is beginning
to growl ! Another hour and a half until lun-
ch, and no jelly beans to munch on. Cut
finger on paper so go to Administration of-
fice to get a band-aid in the valet. Sur-
prise! Sue Morris had brought apple cake
for break, but I missed out so had some
then. It was delicious. No lunch for me, too
many calories in the cake.
11:10 Rob Burton — Got out of class and
walked over to the library to watch the
video of "The Scarlet Letter" which lasted
for almost an eternity.
11:10 Marcy Patrick — Looks like
everybody is going to lunch. It sure does
get quiet when there's nobody here.
11:15 Debbie Bridges — I'm being invaded
by students wanting spring schedules. The
schedules came late Friday afternoon and
the word gets around fast.
11:30 Debbie Bridges — Linda Puntney
just called me from the Traveler, called
me cutie, that made my day. Thanks Lin-
da.
11:30 Nick Ballarini — Tom A. and I went
to check on my sister. No answer after five
minutes of pounding, so I went to the side
and threw a couple of rocks up there. I saw
her mid-morning face. Living hell. Really
it wasn't bad cause she had a sick excuse.
Julie sent Tom and I to the store for cough
syrup, vitamin C, and milk. I was so con-
fused with all the decisions at the store.
Which medicine, which vitamin C, chewy
or th other kind? The decisions I thought
would be as hard as was the milk, 1/2 per-
cent, 2 percent, or whole milk? I figured
since she had a water faucet she wouldn't
care for 1/2 percent, so I chose 2 percent. I
hope you're happy, Julie.
11:30 Libby Palmer — Lu Nelson drops in,
Dr. Nelson mentions about jelly beans
being need to be bought. She has some
copying to do for Projct Care dance. She
later brings back a sackful of survival
food, jelly beans!
11:45 Ed Hargrove — Leave for lunch wih
Linda. Decide to go home and eat left over
chicken and noodles while watching "Days
of Our Lives". Linda has the same af-
fliction with "Days" as I have with the
sports page.
11:50 Libby Palmer — Dr. Nelson leaves
for Rotary luncheon so I have time to
myself without interuptions.
11 : 55 Dr. Nelson — Went to Rotary.
Hoon
12:00 Martha Buchanan - Michelle came
over, she's trying to get Rick up (Mission
Impossible.) I fix coffee for my lunch and
Carol came over after her class. She takes
a Twinkie and lies down on my bed. I sit at
the foot of the bed and we talk for a while
before she leaves for school again. I get
dressed for work and then relax for a
while. Michelle is now asleep. She must not
get to sleep at home, she sure sleeps a lot
here.
12:00 Phil Campbell — Force down some
lunch while listening to girls saying how
they choked at Johnson County and men
saying they will win at Pratt. (O.K. we will
see).
12:00 Marcy Patrick - People are star-
ting to to come back so things are starting
to liven up again. I'm still typing. It gets
pretty noisy down here on Mondays
because it's lab day, so most of the
machines are running. I have to take a
note down to Mr. Boss. The welding shop
sure does have a bad smell sometimes.
12:10 Toni Weeks - Finish up eating, finish
my Pepsi, and leave for school. Put in a
stick of Spearmint gum and dab on a little
Tempo perfume.
12 : 10 Nick Ballarini — Tom and I headed
back to school and prepared ourselves for
what was ahead of us. We pulled in a
parking space and headed for the the
Cowley Cafe. The music from Jaws (the
movie) ran through my head. We pulled
the door open and searched for an odor. It
smelled okay. We asked Tara to lift the lid.
"Close it , PLEASE! !" We grabbed a few
pieces of cheesecake and a cup of hot
cocoa. The cocoa had an aromatic smell
but then I tasted it. I realized that I should
wake up and smell the coffee.
12:20 Larry Schwintz - Intro to Micro
Comp. Return printouts and remind
students about the test Wednesday. Bought
a box of Camp Fire girls candy from Toni
Weeks (she is selling them for her
daughter) (price is to high but what the
heck.)
12:30 Marcy Patrick - Lunch time finally,
I'm about to starve. Jan, Kathy, and I are
going down to Brick's. It's pretty good
today.
12:30 Dr. Gwen Nelson - Back to office.
12:30 Pat Brown - Time for lunch. I'm
not hungry. I think I'll go to Sonic and get a
hamburger so I won't have to get out of the
warm car. My favorite place to eat it Taco
Tico. No, I'll go to Taco Tico instead.
12:30 Debbie Davis - No time for dinner
today, so I had my Tootsie Roll pop to
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satisfy me.
12:45 Ed Hargrove — Pull files for out-of-
state athletes to try and figure out how they
will get their plane tickets to get home and
back at Christmas time payed for. This is
always one of my least favorite times
because sometimes players and coaches
don't realize federal guidelines determine
how much aid a student can receive. If the
student/athlete has topay for part of the
ticket themselves, they sometime feel as if
they are being cheated. I don't make the
rules, I just try to follow them.
1:00 Phil Campbell — Bud calls on beeper
saying he needs some help measuring rest
of windows in Galle-Johnson for new ones
next summer. I would like to see them in-
stalled in Aud-Gym too as they are energy
savers plus they look nice too. As we go
through Linda Puntney's office she remin-
ds us about doing our diary today. I say
"What diary?" (Not funny). By the way,
there sure are a lot of windows in this
building, but we get them all counted. Bud
and I can'tcount but we wrote some figures
down. "Whoops" (don't tell Sid that).
1:00 Debbie Hobaugh - Watch "One Life
to Live" and then "General Hospital". I
feel so sorry for Duke and Anna, they are
so in love but can't be together. (What a
tear jerker!)
1 : 10 Calvin Woods - Ate my grilled cheese
sandwich in reclining chair in front of
fireplace and watched TV. Fell asleep
during "Perry Mason".
1:15 Pat Brown — I sure am sore today.
It must be from cutting down that tree
yesterday. I have a migrane. It is no fun
looking at the computer screen all day
with a migrane.
1:20 Carol Hobaugh — Hurry to Winfield
for Sociology at 2:00. The Class was settled
in after the loss to Arkansas City Friday
night. With important things like football
out of the way down the business of
Sociology.
1:30 Ed Hargrove — Meet with student to
help fill out Pell Grant application. Her
first application was rejected because of
mistake and she wanted to be sure this one
was done right. The questions and direc-
tions are very self-explanatory, but
sometimes the directions are bypassed the
sake of convenience.
1 :45 Debbie Hobaugh — I feel so sorry for
Duke and Anna, they are so in love but
can't be together. (What a tear-jerker).
1 : 55 Ed Hargrove — Bud Foster of Foster
Furniture comes in to see me. He needs at
part-time worker from now through the
Christmas season. Somebody local
preferred since they would probably be
here during holidays. Lisa and I will try to
find just the right student, a good worker
who will reflect a good image of Cowley
County.
2:00 Sid Regnier - Met with Dr. Nelson -
reviewed Board Agenda items on con-
struction reports and change order #2 and
discussed the personnel transactions.
Received a request on fringe benefit in-
formation from Dr. Nelson.
2 : 10 Wanda Sheperd — Coffee break again.
Warm in lounge and get thawed out. Larry
Schwintz in rare form, good stories.
2:30 Ed Hargrove— Drive down to the
recreation building to look in on the soft-
ball girls. Good bunch of girls, although
they are always trying to get out of run-
ning. They look like potential Region IV
Champions to me.
2: 30 Wanda Sheperd — Work Work Work
Work.
2 : 30 Betty Martin — First time I have been
able to sit down today. Judy leaves and
things are real quiet. Will read seminar
material for Friday. So glad Kathy called.
I'll have company for the trip to ESU.
2 : 40 Dr. Gwen Nelson - Walked home to get
car.
3:00 Debbie Hobaugh — The Spirit Squad
leaves for Pratt. I dread the long drive, but
the stops make the trip worth it.
3:00 Phil Campbell — Getting colder out-
side and mist is getting heavier, weather
man says down to 15 degrees tonight.
OUCH. Dig out the long handles. Here it is
only November 10 and I'm already sick of
winter, bring me back summer anytime.
Just took down two more frames that our
new room designation signs go on because
someone must need them more than we do.
That makes seven that have come up
missing in the Aud-Gym. Such a shame
because they look so nice. Tell Sid about
kids stealing them, and he said I might as
well take the rest of them down in gym and
save the kids the trouble. Forrest Smith
comes over and we discuss the setup for
the college planning conference this Thur-
sday, time to start thinking about it. Need
to plan on about 44 schools plus four
military.
3:00 Nick Ballarini - Band. More exciting
experiences. Donnie Huffman and I talk
and make excess noise with percussion in-
struments trying to annoy everyone. It
works.
3: 10 Paul Nash - This is the hardest part
of the day because I have to explain to my
five-year-old daughter why I have to go
and why I can't be with her instead. I
usually do this three to five times a week.
It is very had for her to understand the
complicated world we live in and why we
must do certain things the way we do
them. I also recieve a loving kiss and hug
from both my wife and daughter at this
time. This is a great help to me, it helps me
get through the next 10-11 hours.
3:45 Bud Shelton — Just finished reading a
program on lawn maintenance lan-
dscaping from design to management.
3:45 Calvin Woods - A call from the Kit-
chen ended my restful moments - needed
eggs at grocery if I wanted to eat dinner -
so back to town.
3:50 Libby Palmer -Forest Smith drops in
to eat jelly beans. Sometimes I wonder if
he eats lunch.
4 fi.m.
4:00 Betty Martin — Doors locked, time to
go home. Told Jane I will be home tonight.
150 students in by 4:00 p.m., Am sure Jane
will be busy tonight, so many
libraryassignments due. Hope Summit
Street is open so I can get home, such a
hassle. Locked the keys in the car at noon,
good thing I carry an extra set in the car.
This is my time to unwind.
4:00 Cyd Stout - We decided that was time
to start gettin in the Christmas spirit so we
hung our decorations.
4:10 Ed Hargrove - Turn off lights,
machines, lock door and head for home.
4:10 Wanda Shepherd - Car won't start. To
get car started, I roll down hill and pop the
clutch. I drive straight to Zane Gray to get
a new battery. I throw fit because battery
is only 18-months old, but get good deal on
a new battery. The old battery must have
just been a lemon.
4:15 Debbie Bridges — Arrive home, the
kids are both home safe and sound-playing
with their Intellevision. I decide to bake
something mainly just to warm up the
house. It's so cold. Decide to made some
banana bread.
4:15 Toni Weeks - Kristen (middle school-
age) is wanting to know what I am doing. I
explain that I am keeping a diary for the
school'smini-mag.
4:15 Bud Shelton - I got home and picked
up the mail. Had an insurance cancellation
on my wife's car. I was very frustrated.
Then I carried wood to burn through the
night and next day. We have a wood stove
to supplement the gas furnace.
4:20 Robert Burton — Left Bamaya to con-
tinue journey to Pratt for game. On the bus
read a book and listen to some tapes and
half of the team sung.
4:20 Marcy Patrick - Well, Grandma ought
to be home from Texas this afternoon, I
think I'll take dinner over so she won't
have to cook tonight.
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4:20 Libby Palmer - Home and change for
aerobics class and start supper and set
table. Will the day ever end?
4:25 Mark Buechner - Stopped at my
girlfriend's house for a little bit.
4:30: Pam Elliot - I have made my usual
rounds to al the nursng units and now I
arrive in the intensive care unit. I'm
visiting with the staff when I noticed a
familiar face leaning over the bed of our
patient caressing his hand. Reluctantly, I
entered the room and after brief
acknowledgments, we embraced and left
the room together. This was a friend I had
not seen since nurse's training, and now
our reunion was the result of her father's
serious illness.
4:35 Toni Weeks - Take some Exedrin, I
can feel a cold coming on. I already have a
sore throat and I don't feel worth a darn.
4:40 Paula Eston - Picked up my son from
Basketball Practice.
4:40 Carol Hobaugh - Quick supper of beef
stew and weekend leftovers.
5: 15 Debbie Bridges - Bread is in the oven.
So, I start a fire in the fireplace and the get
ready to fix supper. Bill is workinglate so
we won't eat until 6 : 30.
5:15 Sid Regnier - Turned on TV to the
Weather Channel to see if the chances for a
break in this weather is on the way. Darn,
looks discouraging through the week. It'll
put us two weeks behind now on finishing
the buildings. Weather could really be a
problem until we get the roof down.
5:45 Wanda Shepherd - Run to Dillons.
Hate to go to grocery store because
everyone in Ark City is there and it takes
forever to check out.
5 :30 Cyd Stout - Came home for supper and
called my grandmother. We ate a warm
and delicious homemade meal and I
cleaned my room before I went to grand-
ma's to do a few things for her.
5:30 Stacy Cover - I'm putting water on to
boil for pasta. We're having spagetti with
homemade sauce for dinner.
5:30 Nick Ballarini - Eat Captain Crunch
time. It was pretty good but it tasted burnt.
5:30 Libby Palmer - BRRRRRR it's cold in
the Rec. Bldg. Exercise, Exercise, Exer-
cise! What a workout!
6:00 Phil Campbell - Ran back to town,
step to get some gas for the car. Wow
forgot my gloves and the wind chill is
terrible. Seems like that gas doesn't come
out very fast when it gets cold.
6:00 Dr. Nelson -Spoke to Lion's Club.
6:00 Debbie Davis - Start supper and cook
it outside! Who dreamed it would turn win-
ter. Put supper on table. Adam wakes up
and wants supper. He gets chicken,
spinach, and plums. He's not thrilled about
supper but eats some.
On the job
At 3 p.m., November 10, Andy Bustraon
cleaned windows in the library as part of his
work study job. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
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Mini-Mag/Day in the Life of Cowley
6:00 Sid Regnier - Decided to fix a san-
dwich and get ready to go to
Toughlove meeting.
6:00 Nick Ballarini - Peaches, Regina, and
I talked about having babies. What if guys
could?
6:00 Bud Shelton - Satdown to supper
6:15 Wanda Shepard - Home - Phone is
ringing. Turn off VCR start watching soap
(Days of Our Lives). Change clothes.
Wash face. New Makeup. Phone con-
stantly ringing.
6:30 Toni Weeks - Talk to Ashley's Blue
Bird leader about Camp Fire orders on
phone.
6:30 Bud Shelton - Came back to college
to check on heat
6 : 35 Sid Regnier - Arrived at church, made
coffee, turned up furnace, got out
materials for meeting. Looked over last
weeks material so that I could conduct a
sensible meeting. Wondered if anyone
would show up, it was cold.
6:40 Libby Palmer - Leave class and its
cold and misty outside. I hate this kind of
weather.
6:45 Stacey Cover - I'm finally getting
back to a book I started before Arkalalah.
I'll read while I watch Mac Giver.
6:58 Wanda Shepard - Leave for Sterling
Harper's Decorating Class at the
collegedate as usual and have to sit on
front row( which turned out to be good) It
lasted only 2 hours and was very in-
teresting. I wish it was every week.
7:00 Nick Ballarini -Back over at Julie's
place to see if she is still living. Travis of-
fers me a chicken pot pie. Those are nasty
tasting when they aren't cooked. Mary,
Trav, and I decided to watch a movie. Up
to Sparks. I sat in the car because I wanted
to hear "Wham Rap" on the radio. Trav
and Mary brought back a movie. Don't ask
those kinds of questions! I wasn't with
them in the store and I was half way asleep
when it was on. Back at Trav's house we
had to put antifreeze in Julie's car cause
she was still a sick pumpkin. Follow me
inside Trav's house. This is where we
made hot chocolate.
7:10 Toni Weeks- Set VCR to record movie
on channel 3 so Rick can watch Monday
Night Football.
7:30 Libby Palmer - Clear table and start
daughter's bath water. Straighten up the
kitchen. A women's work is never done!
7:40 Calvin Woods - Home at last! Gonna
watch John Wayne movie tonight. Ate a lit-
tle popcorn and coke and before you know
it I was asleep.
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8:00 Toni Weeks - Sit to watch football
game. I'm not like most I really like foot-
ball. Miami vs. Cleveland.
8:00 Debbie Bridges - The kids are both
quiet. Jason is watching his favorite show
and Brad is doing homework so now is a
good time for me to soak in the bath tub.
8 : 00 Debbie Davis - Lindsey fixes popcorn.
8 :00 Libby Palmer - Turn on radio to listen
to Cowley men's basketball game. I hope
we win tonight. Get daughter in bathtub.
Read the Traveler newspaper.
8:00 Debbie Hobaugh - Get to Pratt and
ready to cheer. The game was really ex-
citing, the guys did a great job! Hope this
continues the rest of the year.
8:00 Stacey Cover - Time to clean the kit-
chen. Yuck! !
8:00 Phil Campbell - Time to eat supper
since Gloria just hollered. Looks like left
over sirloin and baked potato, settle for
that any time. Hey the game is starting so
turn on the radio to listen to Tigers at
Pratt. Sounds like game is going our way
late when Pratt stages a rally and takes a
one point lead with 15 seconds left but
Reggie Thompson is fouled with two secon-
ds left and he sinks both ends of one and
one to win the game for us, Hurrah ! !
8:00 Clint Lawson - I manage to kll enough
time until 8:00, between a few house
chores and pounding on the drums to make
it to the highlight of my day, Monday night
football. This leads to the end of my day,
watching the Browns and Dolphins pound
each other. It's been a typical Monday.
8:15 Toni Weeks - Father-in-law comes by
to chat, see if I'm satisfied with panelling
in kitchen. I let him know that it looks fine.
Hear Bryan crying in tub, go to check on
him. Is upset because his sister is messing
up the BIG bubbles!
8:30 Toni Weeks - Run to store for a pepsi!
Need my pepsi , like some people need cof-
fee.
8:30 Debbie Davis - Put Lindsey to bed
tested Adam-fussy but doesn't want to go
to bed.
8:35 Marcy Patrick - It's good to be home
for the night. I think I'll take a shower and
get warmed up and take a shower.
8:45 Toni Weeks - Return from store, open
up a pepsi and sit down to relax and drink
it. Rick tells me my football team, Dallas
Cowboys is not doing so good.
9:00 Stacey Cover - Cyndra just called.
She's off work now so we're going to see
Soul Man.
9:00 Wanda Sheperd - Home at 9:00, Pop
popcorn turn on TV finish watching Soap,
phone is ringing again talk till 10:00.
9:00 Martha Buchanan - Clean commons
area again and pick up trash in class
rooms.
9:10 Sid Regnier - Adjorned the meeting,
cleaned up room, returned materials, tur-
ned down furnace and went home. Pick-up
finally was warm by the time I turned into
the driveway.
9:20 Sid Regnier - Disappointed when I
didn't see Sharon's car. Hoped she didn't
have car trouble or an accident, also,
thought about that maybe her dad's
situation held her up. Decided that if she
left the hospital at 8:30 p.m. end of visiting
hours, took her mother to her uncles, she
should be home around 10:00 p.m.
9:30 Debbie Bridges - The kids go to bed
both tired from a full day at school. By now
the fireplace really feels good. It's cold
outside. Bill puts on a couple extra logs to
last all night.
9:30 Libby Palmer - It's been a long day
and I'm exhausted. Turn radio on in
bedroom to finish listening to the game.
Ron will put Nikki down tonight.
Tomorrow is Tuesday and there is still a
lot to do. But it will still be there. I can hear
Nikki giving her dad a bad time about
going to sleep. She likes to get him mad.
They sound like cats and dogs! HA! I like
to listen to them.
9 : 45 Sid Regneir - Turned on Monday night
football for company and waited for
Sharon. Tried to call son Doug in Dallas to
let him know about his grandfather, disap-
pointed, no answer.
9:50 Carol Hobaugh - Enough for today,
will watch news.
10:00 Cyd Stout - Lights out! What a day.
10: 15 Toni Weeks - Good night, I'm going to
bed.
10:30 Nick Ballarini - In the shower, boy
howdy was that shower fun. Between
dodging cups of cold water and hiding
from flying shaving cream and wet flying
towels, that was the most fun all day. My
suitemates need a good spanking.
10:30 Bud Shelton - News is over, went to
bed.
10:35 Sid Regnier - Turned out the lights
and said my prayers of thanksgiving for
the day. Oh yes, set my alarm to go off at
5:30a.m.
10:40 Carol Hobaugh - Missed the news,
but the nap was great. Hope I can sleep.
11:00 Debbie Bridges Time for bed and I'll
get up Tuesday morning and start the
same routine all over again. But I wouldn't
change anything for the world.
1:30 Debbie Hobaugh - Finally get to bed
and realize that I didn't get my calculus
done. Oh well, I'll pray that Rod got his
done.
2:00 Tom Ahrensmeyer - I fall asleep
knowing that in five hours I will be
awakened by an alarm clock that enjoys to
wake people up.
Phantom Diner
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Phantom hits deli
Phantom Diner
drives in and carries out
Today I went to dinner in a different
style than I usually do. I was planning on a
casual, but pleasing, meal with my date
and was wondering how to go about
making that combination.
After some thought, I decided to go to
J.C.'sBarbeque and Deli.
Why?
Because it is one of those places you can
smell long before you get there, and that
counts a bunch with me. Especially when
it is barbeque.
J.C.'s is not very impressive to look at,
but that didn't matter because I was plan-
ning on taking my food out. The interior
was decorated poorly, if at all.
I was somewhat displeased with the
decor, but my displeasure was overcome
with the smell of fresh barbeque. There
was a large selection of platters to choose
from. A couple offered frog legs, which is
unusualfor these parts.
I chose the beef rib plate with side orders
of baked beans and cole slaw. My date
selected the same. We both got large Pep-
sis to wash it all down. We paid our tab
which came to $6. 13 per person.
We took the food to Benson Park on the
south side of Arkansas City where we had
a picnic in the main fort.
The ribs were meaty and tender. They
were not very juicy, but the flavor made
up for that. My hunger juices start to flow
every time I think about them.
My side dishes were equally flavorsome.
It was plain to see the beans and coleslaw
weren't just out of a can and slapped on the
plate. The beans were mildly sweet, with a
touch of hot sauce. I enjoyed them im-
mensely. I really don't like coleslaw
because I don't like cabbage, except J.C.'s
coleslaw was exceptional. I liked it very
much but I can't tell you what it is like,
you'll have to see for yourself.
For good service, excellent food and a
price I can afford, I rate J.C.'s Barbeque
and Deli a nine.
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Arkalalah memories
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A Queen
Leslie Blatchford was
crowned Queen Alalah LV.
Blatchford is the third
member of her family to
wear the crown. (Photo by
Pat Pruitt)
"very year the highlight of all the
Arkalalah festivities is the coronation of
Queen Alalah. Every year it is customary
for the pomp and pagentry to be better
than the last.
For the 1986 queen finalists Sheila Ball,
Janine Wells, Stacey Cover, Elizabeth
Johnson, and Leslie Blatchford, Arkalalah
LV was probably one of the most
memorable ever.
As it is every year, the finalists and
their escorts were dressed in their best for-
mal wear, and as each canidate and escort
entered the auditorium the excitement
could be felt everywhere.
The finalists were introduced on stage
then seated to enjoy the night's en-
tertainment.
Perhaps there has never been a year
when the candidates were so involved in
the actual Coronation program. Part of the
featured entertainment was a per-
formance by the CowleyCos and three of
the finalsists, Leslie Blatchford, Elizabeth
Johnson, and Stacey Cover were members
of the CowleyCos. They had to do some fast
changing to perform with the group.
"I wish we had more time to change
clothes in between preforming and the
coronation ceremonies," said Cover. "It
really got hectic."
With a number of acts waiting to per-
form and three of the queen finalists trying
to change into and out of their formals, the
air backstage was filled with excitement
and anticipation.
"I was so nervous and then I couldn't
find my shoes that I was supposed to wear
for the CowleyCos for a while. That made
matters even worse," said Cover, who was
later named first runner-up.
"My main nervousness came when I had
to get up and speak on stage ," said Liz
Johson.
When it was all said and done, Leslie
Blatchford was crowned Queen LV.
"At first, I didn't think I got it because
they crowned Stacey, but then the an-
nouncer said that I was queen and I was so
excited," said Blatchford.
Blatchford was the third member of her
family to wear the crown. She was
preceded by Debbie Blatchford Masterson
and Diana Blatchford, Leslie's cousins.
For some, the memories of Arkalalah
last forever.
"I thought it (being a queen finalist) was
really special and I was honored to be a
part of it." said Janine Wells. "It's
something I will always remember." said
Janine Wells.
by Kristi Adams
Arkalalah memories
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The girl who wears
the crown
Arkalalah brought pomp and parades,
and also the question on the tips of
everyone's tongues, "Who is Queen Alalah
LV?"
It could be Leslie Blatchford the elemen-
tary education major, the singer, the
pianist, or the cook. Blatchford is a
sophomore majoring in elementary
education, but she'll be leaving Cowley at
semester.
"I want to teach first or second grades in
a public or private school," she aid. "I'm
transferring to Manhatten Christian
College and after I get my major I'm tran-
sferring to Kansas State University, "said
Blatchford.
Blatchford is presently teaching a Sun-
day school class of four, five and six year
olds.
Blatchford plays the piano occasionally
in church. She enjoys playing religious and
contemporary music
Singing is another of Blatchford's in-
terests. She sings soprano in Cowley's
CowleyCos and Choir but her interest in
music started long before college.
"I've been singing ever since I was little
and I started taking classes in seventh
grade," said Blatchford.
Blatchford credits her mother, Linda
Mullins, with providing the support she
need while growing up.
"My mom is really supportive. She has
always gone to all my music programs and
everything else I've been involved with.
She is always trying to find a way to help
me out," said Blatchford.
Cooking is another of Blatchford's many
interests.
"I love to cook, especially Italian food
like spaghetti and pizza," said Blatchford.
Blatchford believes her cooking ability
is inherited and loves family reunions.
"I love family get togethers because I
get to cook and experiment with new
recipes," she explained.
Because Blatchford works 18-22 hours a
week and goes to school she doesn't have
much free time but when she does she likes
to walk.
"Walking is relaxing. It's my time when
I have a chance to think, ' ' said Blatchford.
by Kristi Adams
And Her Court
Queen Alalah LV rides on the Queen's float in
the Arkalalah parade along with first runner-
up Stacey Cover and Liz Johnson.
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Student Chess Sets
Industrial Technology
:...,- ■ mm.
A search through the Industrial
Technology building to check out a rumor
that chess sets were being manufactured
in the machine shop uncovered some talen-
ted students. The search also revealed
some impressive facts about the
vocational programs here.
Chuck Miller and Jeff Morton, are third
semester sophomores majoring in
Machine Tool Technology. Where do the
Chess sets fit in? In a machine the size of a
refrigerator. ..a big refrigerator.
Miller and Morton have been working on
a project started last semester using a
computer programable lathe that actually
is about the size of a refrigerator. A lathe
is a machine for shaping an article of wood
or metal by holding and turning it rapidly
against the edge of a cutting tool.
The computer progamable lathe stands
five feet high, with a viewing window and a
Your move
Using the CNC lathe to manufacture their
recessed computer screen that allows the
machinist to observe the work in progress.
At one time it was the only machine of* its
kind in the state.
The program Miller and Morton have
created turns one inch diameter rods of
brass or aluminum into chess pieces with
varying degrees of intricacy. In 30 seconds
the computer lathe can turn out a pawn
that would take an hour and a half to
manufacture by hand.
The chess pieces are perfect up to a
2,000th of an inch, the diameter of a hair
but according to Morton perfection of
1.10,000th of an inch is possible. The
program, which has a "few bugs" to work
out will eventually turn out an entire chess
set. For Miller and Morton creating the
chess set program is part of what they con-
sider, a top-notch education.
Miller, who has attended other
vocational schools, feels that Cowley's
own chess pieces is good training (or Chuck
Miller and Jeff Morton. The two third semester
students hope to get the whole set manufac-
tured by the end of the semester. (Photo by Pat
four semester program is one of the best in
the state.
"It's a good program," Miller said, "I
have learned twice as much in one
semester as other places in a year."
Morton and Miller both hope to find em-
ployment at Boeing, General Electric, or
Texas Instruments after graduation. The
chances for a good job and immediate
placement look promising. Morton said
that he has a brother who graduated from
the program at Cowley who "was just
hired at Boeing, but he's ahead of the other
people who have been there for 20 years. "
"It does pay to go to school," added Mor-
ton as he and Miller turned back to the
problems of offset and tool-nose radius.
by Julie Reed
Pruitt)
Aluminum and brass chess pieces already
constructed by Chuck Mill and Jeff Morton
stand ready for a game. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
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Beg
borrow
or steal
Sacrificing for education
(Continued from page 11)
actually have the money. But I think that's
sad and I think that would drive people to
take it. Especially when you have a family
and would like to give but just don't have
the money," said Bennett.
"I'd say that $6,000 in merchandise is
shoplifted from Nov. 15 to the end of the
year," said Dan Crump, manager of the
local Woolworth's.
Apprehensions of shoplifters increase
from before Thanksgiving until after New
Years, according to Dan Givens, an officer
at the Arkansas City Police Department.
"I think that as a whole, shoplifting
stays pretty even throughout the whole
year. But we certainly apprehend more
during the holidays because of the stores
putting on extra security to help control
that problem during the Christmas
season," Givens said.
"As far as catching shoplifters we
caught a few but dealing with shoplifters is
almost a daily problem. You can't give
people an opportunity or they will steal
from you," said Crump.
Givens says penalties get stiffer the
more times the shoplifters are caught.
"The first offense is $75. On the second
offense it's a $113 fine, and on the 3rd of-
fense it's a $150 fine, and that doesn't
preclude any jail assigment they might
get. Normally through municipal court
they do not get any jail sentence for the fir-
st offense," said Givens. "The judge will
put them on probation for a period of say
six months and if they are caught again in
the six months, he will sentence them to
say 15 days in the county jail and put them
on probation for six more months. Now if
they're caught again within that six mon-
ths they will pay the $113 and do the 15 days
in the county jail."
complain and I thought they were trying to
gain an unfair advantage, but I know that
most who come in are sincere in their
goals."
Johnson is one of those who's doing what
she can to make the quality of life better of
herself and her son.
"Right now, I'm working part time at
Braums and I want to find another part
time job to just get off welfare," she said.
"The reason I don't get off of welfare right
now is because of my son. I worry that I
wouldn't have the resources to take care of
him."
Johnson is convinced that getting an
education is her ticket to a better life.
"I think if the person has the deter-
mination to make it, they're going to do it
wether they're on welfare or not. Welfare
(Continued from page 15)
just kind of tells you, you can't do it. It
seems like they do things to discourage
you instead of encouraging you. I'm a
sophomore now and I'm going to complete
a four-year degree even if it means more
sacrifice."
Although she needs the financial support
from Welfare right now, Johnson sees it as
a bad influence on many who are using it.
"I've met people who can be very
productive, but something comes up.
Something bad like they get sick or have a
nervous breakdown and have to go on
welfare. Then, they can't get off because
they become dependant on it. Welfare just
doesn't encourage people to go out there
and try."
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Art Show
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Arts -n- Crafts
The faculty and staff art show has
brought several Cowley artists, most of
them amature, but some a touch closer to
professional, out of the woodwork.
Doug Hunter, art instructor at Cowley
and sponsor of the show, explains that an
increasing number of colleges are holding
art shows, and that they aren't restricted
to entries by students. Many solicit
displays from faculty as well.
"I'm starting to see a lot of colleges,
small or large, that are having once a year
faculty and staff art shows," says Hunter.
This is the first year Cowley has
featured the talents of the faculty and
staff.
"I thought about it a little bit last year,
and this year I decided to go ahead and
have it because we do have a lot of staff
and some instructors who do a lot of art
work," Hunter says.
Hunter is the main force behind the the
exhibit, and he hopes it will become a
Cowley tradition.
"Basically what I'm trying to do is get it
motivated and get it done," he said.
A memo was sent to all faculty and staff
members, and seven decided to enter their
work.
Sharon Hill, a member of the Depart-
ment of Humanities, believes the art show
is a positive event for the College.
"I think it is a good idea because some
people do a lot of art work, and it's nice to
then be able to display it in some way,"
Hill says.
Hill's entry into the show is "Brass Rub-
bing." Brass rubbing is found only in
England. It involves putting paper over a
raised tomb stone and rubbing it with a
special chalk to get the look of the raised
impression on the paper.
Sue Darby is another entrant in the art
show. Darby's entree in the exhibit is coun-
ted cross stitch and crewl embroidery.
Darby started working with embroidery 16
years ago after she moved from San Fran-
cisco to Coats, Kansas, a small town of 150
people.
Darby also agrees with Hill that the
faculty art show is a good idea.
"I think students tend to think that in-
structors don't do other things besides
teach. They are really surprised to find us
at a show or something," Darby says.
The art show has wood carving,
photographs, charcoal and pastel portraits
and paintings among its exhibits.
Although the show is open to any kind of
art work, a very strange entry has caused
a bit of stir. It is the "You-Got-To-Be-
Kidding" art work.
Forest Smith, counselor, is the party
responsible for this unique piece of art.
"It was a joke I meant when I wrote on
the entry form, 'you got to be kidding to
Art Show
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put this in my box.' I can't even doodle
neatly! "Smith said.
The art show which is still on display in
the main hall of Galle-Johnson Hal went up
in early December and will remain their
until final week.
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...we do have other interest
than what we teach at
school.
-DougHunter
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"I decided it might be better to have it
the first week or two of December so
people will know about it and because it's
just before we go on Christmas break,"
said Hunter.
The art exhibit went a long way towards
wiping out the rumor that after classes are
through, teachers simply hybernate in
their file cabinets until the next day.
"I want the students and other faculty to
see that we do have other interests than
what we teach at school," Hunter said.
"I'd like to have it each year as an annual
event."
by Kristi Adams
Space Odyssey
Art instructor Doug Hunter works on his latest
creation, a space man. Hunter is the inspiration
behind the Faculty /Staff Art Show currently on
display in the main hallway of Galle-Johnson
Hall. (Photo by Wayne Gotfstine)
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Statistics show that when
it comes to the differences between men and women police officers,
It's A Draw
Security work, probation officers, beat
cops, crime and corruption, and detectives
usually bring to mind the image of a man
such as Magnum P.I. or Miami Vice's Don
Johnson.
But what about the Cagney and Lacey
duo?
Women in the police science field are no
longer considered tomboys or feminists.
Cowley has proof of this in their own police
science program. There are seven women
in the department. Wives, mothers, and
even cheerleaders are enrolled to fight
crime.
Cowley offers many courses in its police
science department. There is Introduction
to Criminal Justice, Criminal In-
vestigation I and II, Criminalistics I and
II, Traffic Management, First Aid,
Criminal Law, Supervised Police Work I
and II, Agency Administration, Delinquen-
cy Prevention, and Criminal Procedures.
Julie Turner, Cowley sophomore, is one
of the female police science majors.
"I want to be a probation officer," Tur-
ner said. "Cowley offers a good program
and also I can get my basics out of the
way."
Jackie Lane, another female in the
previously male field, said that taking
police science courses will add another
demension to her major area.
"I'm interested in knowing how a
criminal thinks, that's why my major is
criminal psychology. I'm in police science
for the training and skill as well," Lane,
says.
Unlike Turner and Lane who are both
Cowley Spirit Squad members, Angie Car-
ter is a single parent. Carter not only has
to deal with a job and police science cour-
ses, but with her son who has cerebral
Women in Police Science
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Ready Aim Fire
Taking careful aim, four of Cowley's female
police science students, Michelle Lantis, Angie
Carter, Sherry Pourner, and Diana Cully
demonstrate the use of handguns. (Photo by
Jeff Dziedzic)
On duty
Directing traffic and working crowd control
was part of the responsibility of police science
students like Angie Carter. (Photo by Jeff
Dziedzic)
palsy.
Carter hopes to complete
the courses she needs to go on
to become either a police of-
ficer in a larger city or to join
the Kansas Bureau of Investiga
tion located in Kansas City.
"I think I'd have to go to a bigge
town to work. I was raised in Ark
City, and when I'd wear the
badge I'd be a cop and when it
was off I'd be just a friend... sort
of a wierd situation to be in," said
Carter.
Elvin Hatfield, police science
instructor said that "according to
statistics from the New York City
Police Department, women do
just as well and sometimes better
than men in the verbal area, but
in the physical area, men are still
dominant."
With the statistics showing a
basic equalness between the
sexes, the Cowley program has
made the duties of its Supervised
Police Work the same for both the
men and women enrolled in the
course.
According to Turner, dorm
security consists of "reminding
people of the quiet hours, the
According to Turner, dorm security con-
sists of "reminding people of the quiet
hours, the phone policy, and more or less
just keeping college life down to a low rum-
ble."
Both Tuner and Lane plan to continue
their education in police science. Turner
hopes to either attend Southwestern in
Winfield or Kansas State University to get
her degree. Lane is considering going fur-
ther away.
"For me," says Lane, "it is a toss-up
between a university in South Carolina,
and Fort Hays. I do know for sure though,
that I will continue on after I get my
associate degree from Cowley."
Debbie Tompkins also has set goals for
herself after completing her police science
background at Cowley.
"Part of the requirements for the
curriculum are to have eight hours a week
in a duty station. I'm putting in my hours
fat the Winfield Pre-Release Center as a
counselor. I like working with juveniles,
and hope to continue on at the Center after
I am through with my classes," Tompkins
said.
Like Carter, Diana Cully wants to move
to a larger area to work.
"I'd rather go to a large city because
there would be more things going on,"
Cully said.
Sherry Pourner hopes to be a "regular
police officer for a while and maybe check
out other fields in police science later on."
When the night patrol car goes by, do not
necessarily take it for granted that there
will be a man behind the wheel. The
Cowley women have shown that they too
can handle the job just as well as -the
Cowley men enrolled in police courses.
Cagney and Lacey watch out, for the
Cowley Seven are on their way.
by Laura Moore
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Because nearly half of Cowley's student
body is made up of non-traditional studen-
ts, students who are older and often have
families of their own, some traditional
students are faced with attending the same
school as one or more of their parents.
Family members like Chet Logue and
his son Kyle, and Calvin Woods and his
daughter Denise, are finding it no surprise
to see each other on campus.
Chet Logue first came to Cowley with his
mother several years ago and took a
speech class with her.
"She brought me in to the admissions of-
fice and filled out all my paper work for
me," Logue said. "She wanted to be sure I
got off to a good start."
Logue comes from a family of late
bloomers. His mother got her GED at
Cowley, then got her Associate Degree
from here and then went on to graduate
second in her class from Southwestern.
She was 45 when she started Cowley.
Now he's in the roll of the parent.
"They (the members of his family at-
tending Cowley) are getting younger," he
said. He attends Cowley with his son Kyle
who is 17. He is studying to become a law
teacher and Kyle is studying "underwater
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Have there been any problems?
A few. The elder Logue said that
sometimes he thinks Kyle should take
school a little more seriously and study
more which gets him (Kyle) down.
"It realJy made Kyle feel good when Dr.
Nelson said, 'Are you going to make the old
man work?'," Chet smiles.
Logue has another son, David, who will
also be attending Cowley next semester.
David is 25, and is just out of the army and
ready to dive right into college.
The Logue family is a very big supporter
of Cowley. "We have tigers all over our
Family affair
Cowley students Calvin Woods and his
daughter Denise find time in their busy day to
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house," says Logue. "I'm so tickled to be
here, I think Cowley is the greatest in-
stitution in the state."
Another family of Cowley students is the
Woods family. Calvin Woods and his
daughter Denise are both full-time studen-
ts. Calvin is majoring in carpentry and
Denise in business. The two are on the
same campus but don't see much of each
other.
"We have to figure out when and where
we'll meet," Calvin said.
Denise lives in the dorm and Calvin
comes in each day from Oxford. One ad-
vantage to them going to the same school
is if Denise forgets something at home, all
she has to do is call her dad and have him
bring it with him when he comes to class.
Both of the Woods' agree that going to
school together has made them closer.
Denise feels it's helped to lessen the
generation gap between them. She
sometimes helps her dad with his school
work and that brings them together with a
common interest.
Calvin started attending Cowley last
spring through the Farmer's Aid Unem-
ployment grant programs.
"The kids didn't even know I was going
to school until a day after I started," he
said.
He had one semester of college before at-
tending Cowley , which allowed him to get
his English and math out of the way.
"But that was thirty years ago," he
laughs.
Denise thinks he's lucky in that respect.
"That's one reason why we don't have
classes together besides our different
majors," Denise says.
The family that learns together stays
together. Families attending college
together help to promote the family feeling
that is an important element at Cowley.
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Men's Basketball
The way to play
Guarding a dream
Player is determined to
make it big
Many young basketball player's have
big dreams, but probably not as big as
those of Derek Young considering his
background.
Young is from Chicago. He lived with his
mother, six brothers, and four sisters, not
your typical 2.6 children family.
The Young family relied on their num-
ber and closeness through many rough
times. The west side of Chicago was the
playground for Young as a youth. This
may sound like filler information, unless
you knew that the west side of Chicago is
known as the toughest and most criminally
infested area of the city.
It has been hard for the Young family to
live through some of the violence. Day in
and day out, the whirling pitch of sirens
filled the thick city air.
"It's not easy to go out at night and walk
to a store, friend's house, or even to school
without someone bothering you," said
Young.
"You can't help but see with the naked
eye all of the killing and fighting," said
Young.
With all of the surrounding violence,
Young still managed to attend school.
Young was a student at Crane High School,
where he played basketball. He was the
team's star player avaraging 30 points, 12
rebounds, and ten assists per game.
Young's position was offensive guard
and small forward. Young was selected to
play on the the McDonald's All-American
team, and was named Most Valuable
Player in the public league All-Star game.
Throughout his senior year, Young led the
city league conference in scoring.
Basketball is not just a game in Chicago,
but a way of life for some people.
"I began playing basketball so that it
would keep me out of trouble," said
Young.
Part of Young's dream was to play ball
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on a college level, and playing at Cowley is
helping him to fulfill this goal. Young
thinks that that the team has a "good chan-
ce of having a good season."
Because Young was a well known
basketball player, Coach Murphee got in
contact with Young's high school coach so
he could bring his basketball skills to
Cowley.
Young said he enjoys Cowley because "I
like these kind of people. They're so kind
and nice to you that it makes you feel
good."
"At times it gets very boring, but that
gives me more time to study," said Young.
Young has declared his major in car-
pentry but basically has pinned most of his
hopes on basketball.
"If it was not for basketball I don't know
what I would be doing now, because I
might not have have gone on to college,"
said Young.
"I hope," said Young, " that someday
basketball will take me to the top and if I
don't make it to the top, I hope to become a
carpenter."
Passing off
Derek Young passes the ball to a Tiger team-
mate during the Butler County game in the
Tiger Classic.
Young's future plans after Cowley are
not yet definite except that he does have a
determination to finish school.
Young's favorite basketball player is
Michael Jordan, a pro-player for the
Chicago Bulls. He has friends that play
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about is basketball.
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basketball and they are on some of the big-
league college teams and stand good chan-
ces of turning professional. Young hopes to
be playing pro-ball against or with his
friends someday.
For Young basketball is not only a way
of life, but a chance for a better life. If the
future does not bring him fame and
wealth, at least it has brought him to
Cowley and given him the opportunity to
enhance his education.
"All I think, talk and dream about is
basketball."
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Latricia Fitzgerald
Getting down to the
Nitty Gritty
Basketball.
That's one thing Cowley County Com-
munity College and Tricia Fitzgerald, Ard-
more, Okla. sophomore, have in common.
The first is known
for its quality
program, and the lat-
ter lives for the
sport.
"I've always loved
playing basketball,"
Fitzgerald said. "It's
fun and I really enjoy
playing the game."
A probable
physical education
major, Fitzgerald
plays guard and
point guard for the
Lady Tigers basket-
ball team. She's glad
she's here, but ad-
mits that coming to
Cowley was a spur-
of-the-moment decis-
ion.
"It was a last-minute decision. I hadn't
planned on playing basketball after high
school but I decided to call Linda Har-
grove two weeks before school started,"
Fitzgerald said. "She told me to come on
up and try out for the team. I did, and
made it and she gave me a grant."
Coming to Cowley may have been an im-
pulsive decision but thinking about basket-
ball is something Fitzgerald has done for
years.
"I've played basketball for as long as I
can remember," she said. "I really taught
myself. I would play all the time at the
park near our house and I played a lot of
street ball against people who were older
and better than I was. I think this taught
me more."
Apparently, it taught her enough to
make her a high school standout. At Ard-
more, Okla., Fitzgerald was named most
valuable player her senior year.
Now, she enjoys playing for the Tigers.
"It's fun. I like the team and the
coaches," she said. "We have a good time
playing together and we have a good
record of winning which always makes it
'funner.' "
Having fun on the team makes it easy for
Fitzgerald to have a positive outlook for
the 1986-87 season.
"I think the team
looks real good.
Everyone gets along
well and there are no
personal conflicts,"
she said. "Everyone
has their own per-
sonal talent to con-
tribute to the team.
We should go far."
As a returning
sophomore, Fit-
zgerald says she
feels more confident
this year.
"Last year it was
pretty shakey at fir-
st," she said. "I was
nervous coming in
from playing half-
court basketball in
school to full court college ball. But we had
a good season and played well most of the
time."
Fitzgerald's personal goals reflect her
confidence in the team. She'd like to see
the team win the Conference and go all the
way to the national tournament. Not sur-
prisingly, she'd also like to improve her
game and play her best.
For Fitzgerald, getting to know new
people was a favorite aspect of playing for
the Tigers last year.
"I liked meeting new people and lear-
ning how to play with them and then being
able to come back to playing another
season with the same girls," she said. "I
also enjoyed the bus trips and all the
gossip on the long rides. Of course the an-
ticipated stop at McDonald's after the
game was something to look forward to,
too."
There's more to Tricia Fitzgerald than
basketball. She likes to watch television,
eat, draw, sleep, babysit and listen to the
radio. She also has some favorite activities
that make for "fun in Ark City."
Alumni action
"I sleep, eat and go to Wichita on the
weekends," she joked.
Although basketball is at the top of her
list of favorites, Fitzgerald enjoys
racquetall, softball, tennis and swimming.
"I especially enjoy racquetball and I
played a lot of that this summer," she said.
She likes basketball best because getting
down to the "nitty-gritty" and coming
through in the clutch gets her adrenaline
pumping. She says she prefers offense to
defense and her role model is Cheryl
Miller, a standout on the USA Olympic
team in 1984. She says her favorite basket-
ball team is. the Philadelphia 76ers
Fitzgerald says basketball is definitely
in her future.
"I really want to have the team make it
to the National Tournament in Mississippi
and I want to have a good season so I can
be recruited to play ball at a four-year
college with a good basketball program,"
she.said.
Head women's basketball coach Linda
'awn Anderson goes up for two in the alumni
jame. To kick off the season, the Lady Tigers
raditionally play an alumni game against for-
ner Lady Tigers. (Photo by Brian Smith)
Hargrove says Fitzgerald has a good chan-
ce of being heavily recruited.
"Trice will have a number of op-
portunities to play at four year schools af-
ter she finishes here," Hargrove said.
'She used last year as a year of ad-
justment from Oklahoma basketball. She
should have a great year this year and I
look for her to be recruited by a number of
schools."
Fitzgerald is convinced that making the
transition from Okalahoma style ball at
Cowley was a good move. She says there's
more than just basketball that she likes at
Cowley.
"I'm glad that I decided to come to
Cowley. It's been a good experience and
I've learned a lot," she said. "I like Cowley
because everyone is nice and polite and I
enjoy playing basketball here."
Fitzgerald is one of 10 women on the
Lady Tiger squad. Other returners include
Ramona Ricketts, Pam Fritz, Fawn An-
derson, Janine Wells, Kim Marx, and
Angie Dulohery. Three freshmen, Ar-
Women's Basketball
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WOMEN'S BASKETBAL TEAM. TOP ROW: Pom neatricz
Fritz, Fawn Anderson, Janine Wells, Peaches Melissa
Harris, Angle Dulohery, Latricia Fitzgerald. Davis.
BOTTOM ROW: Coach Linda Hargrove, Ar-
Cobb, Kim Marx, Ramona Ricketts,
Schwaubauer, and Coach Debbie
neetrice Cobb, Roe-Tondyia (Peaches)
Harris and Melissa Schwaubauer, fill out
what Hargrove says is a "very promising"
team.
"I think we look real good. We are a
close team and get along well," Hargrove
said. "We don't have as much depth as last
year but we have overall better quickness,
so we'll be a better team. We're returning
seven players from last year's Jayhawk
East Conference Championship team who
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I'm glad 1 decided to
to Cowley. It's been a
experience and I've
nedalot."
come
good
lear-
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have a lot of valuable experience and I
really enjoy coaching this team."
Hargrove has a number of goals for the
season. In addition to taking the Con-
ference and Region VI championships,
she'd like to see each player improve and
reach their individual goals.
"I'd like to see every member of the
team improve and become productive
members of CCCC's student body and the
community," she said.
Although expectations for the Lady
Tigers is high, both the coaches and the
team recognize the tough competition they
will face.
"In our conference the most difficult
competition we'll face will be Coffeyville,
Independence and Johnson County," she
said, "but the two toughest teams on our
schedule are Crowder and Barton."
Both Hargrove and assistant coach Deb-
bie Davis think the squad has a good shot
at taking the Region VI title.
"It's hard to tell what our chances are,
but if we keep improving and have no in-
juries, we'll have a good chance of taking
the title," said Hargrove.
Davis agrees.
"I believe that we have a lot of potential
talent on our team this year. If everything
goes our way we'll have a great season."
by Janine Wells
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Going for it
Tiger volleyballer Tammy Wyant gives
her all spiking the ball for the Tigers.
Wyant received more votes as an Ail-
American candidate than any other
team member in Region VI.
Tammy Wyant - an
All American hopeful
In the 12 years Cowley has had a
volleyball team, the Tigers have boasted
only one All-American player. By the time
you read this, that number may have
doubled.
Tammy Wyant, a sDphomore from God-
dard, garnered more votes as an All-
American candidate than any other team
in Region VI, but Wyant is unostentatious
on the subject of her talent.
"I didn't consider myself one of the top
players on the team, I thought there were
people a lot better than me," she says.
She is equally so on the possibility of
being named All-American.
"I'm excited about it," she says, "But
I'm sad the year is over."
The selections of All-American
canidates is made by the coaches in the
league. They vote on six all-region first
team players, and then the three top vote
getters are selected as candidates for the
All-American team.
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Vyant is happy with how the volleyball
ison transpired as a whole, but feels that
i Tigers could have put on a better per-
nance at the regional playoffs.
'I thought this year we had a really
ong team. We had a good season, but we
ln't play well at regionals," Wyant says.
Je were scared. We had a lot of fresh-
in on the team, and they were kind of
ired, and we had a lot of sophomores
.0 didn't play as much last year."
rhe Tigers were particularly disap-
;nted because they had beaten every
im at the playoffs save one earlier in the
ison, Wyant says. And because it
irked the end of Linda Hargrove's 12-
ar run as coach for the team.
'We beat them all before except for Bar-
i, and I think that if had been playing our
>t ball we could have beat Barton," she
fs. "The sad thing about it was that we
nted to be a national team because it
s Linda's last year as coach, and I know
neant a lot to her. And it meant a lot to
too."
n order to further her volleyball career,
/ant is thinking of leaving Cowley and
ending a four-year university next
Tiester.
'Well, I'm just looking. I keep getting
iff in the mail from different colleges,"
e says. "I'm looking at the University of
lorado and the University of Arizona as
/ top two. University of Colorado's
olleyball program) is in their second
ar, so I think that would be a good school
go to, to help build a program there. The
ng about volleyball at a four-year school
that it's year round there."
Wyant says that it is important for her to
gin working in a four-year program as
an as possible since her second season of
lleyball at Cowley is over.
'Linda (Hargrove) wants me to get into
3 program as soon as possible, because
sre's still a lot I can learn," she says,
nd I wouldn't be coming in as a junior
hind everyone else."
In the meantime, Wyant is keeping her
nd in the sport by officiating intramural
lleyball matches. She says that it gives
r a little insight into the officials she has
d as a player in the past.
"Right now I'm officiating for in-
amural volleyball," she says. "It's a lot
fun, but I'd rather be playing. I can see
w those officials make dumb calls. It's
ird."
Although it becomes evident that
illeyball may well be Wyant's passion,
ie originally came to Cowley to play
isketball, and only switched at the in-
stence of Hargrove.
"I signed here at Cowley on a basketball
Tigers post 32-12 record
in up and down season
The Tiger's volleyball season came to an
end short of a trip to Miami for the national
tournament, but that was the lone dark
spot on an other wise stellar season.
The team finished the season 32-12
overall, 26-6 against other junior colleges
and a perfect 14-0 record in the Jayhawk
Conference. The Tigers won the league for
the first time since 1981 .
Linda Hargrove, co-coach of the Tigers,
said that after a shakey start, the better
part of the season went extremely well for
the Tigers, right up to the regional playof-
fs.
"I thought we had a real up and down
year. We started off not playing real well,
but we got really good in mid-season, and
we played well clear up to the Region VI
tournament.We had everyone working
really well together, the girls all worked as
a team," Hargrove said. "If they had
played as well during the tournament as
they did during the season, we probably
would have been in the finals. I don't know
that we would have won, but we would
have been there. ' '
Co-coach Debbie Davis agreed that
while the season was uneven, it had it's
high points.
"It was up and down. We played real
well at times, then we didn't play well at
times. I think we were playing our best
ball about a week before regionals," she
said. "Then we didn't play our best ball at
regionals."
Hargrove said that the 1986 volleyball
squad's ability compared favorably with
past teams.
"Overall I think the ability level of this
team is higher," she said.
Still, this year's Tigers lacked
something that teams in past years didn't,
Hargrove said-desire.
"This team ai times really lacked the
killer instinct, the drive you need to win at
big tournaments. I felt that last year's
team played better in the regionals, even
though this year's team is more talented,"
Hargrove said. "Some teams just seem to
play better when the pressure is on, but
this team just kind of folded. They just
weren't real tough at the end when they
needed to be."
Three of the Tigers were chosen all-
region players by the coaches in the
league. Kim Marx, Tammy Wyant, and
Peaches Harris were named to the All-
Region VI team. Wyant will be in the run-
ning for volleyball All-American honors
because she was the top Region VI vote-
getter in the coaches' polling.
"We had a lot of really good players,"
Hargrove said, "but those three were the
ones the other coaches in the state thought
were our best."
And there was at least one Tiger lha; the
other coaches forgot, Hargrove said.
"Beth Nilles was the steadiest player on
the team all year, she was really a
stabalizer on our team," Hargrove said.
"She's a really hard worker on both of-
fense and defense, and she's the kind of kid
who everybody likes and everybody
respects."
This was the first year, and possibly the
last, that the volleyball squad will in-
corporate two coaches in a co-coach
situation.
Next season Davis will handle the
volleyball team alone while Hargrove- who
has been the volleyball coach for 12 years-
will confine her efforts to women's basket-
ball.
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scholarship. And they talked me into
playing volleyball last year. I wasn't even
going to play," she explains. "Linda and
my roommate last year talked me into
going out. In high school I didn't really
push myself in volleyball, my main sport
was basketball. But I found out that I do
like playing volleyball."
Wyant says the tough choice between the
two was eased somewhat by her obvious
ability on the volleyball court.
"Basketball was fun too, but last year I
had to decide which sport I was going to
play. When I made region first team last
year as a freshman, that kind of helped me
decide," she says.
But does she miss basketball at all?
"No, not really. Isn't that .sad," she
laughs. "I like volleyball just that much
more."
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Pat Pruitt is a Cowley sophomore and PULSE photographer. He has lived in Ark
City for several years with his family but attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa,
Okla.
A mathematics and journalism major, he works on campus as a math tutor and
holds a second part-time job at Braum's.
After Cowley, he would like to continue his education at a school out of state.
Pat enjoys watching old television shows like "Leave it to Beaver," and "The
Alfred Hitchcock Hour." He also likes watching old movies and listening to early rock
music. Two of his favorites are B.B. King and J.J. Cole. Pat also likes to solve math
problems, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Society for Collegiate Journalists,
and is photo editor for the Cycle newspaper staff.
Julie Reed is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, majoring in journalism and public
relations. Julie is a member of the Pulse staff, Project Care, Phi Theta Kapp and the
Alcohol Drug Abuse Awareness Council.
She enjoys reading and cites The Agony and the Ecstasy as one of her favorite
books. In addition to reading, Julie enjoys traveling and eating. The choice for her
favorite type of food is a toss-up between between Mexican, Italian and Indonesian.
Julie likes laughing and being around people who make her laugh.
One of her favorite activities is going through antique shops and old furniture
stores. She says she has been told that her "taste in home furnishings are quite
unusual."
Julie plans to graduate from Cowley and attend Kansas State University.
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Campus Faces
Man Behind the College 2
Memories Last Forever. 8
Sell, Sell, Sell! ...\o
A Cowley Mission 12
Cowley Globe-Trotter 14
what s Happening
Headstart Program 16
Craig Holcomb 19
2 Plus 2 Program 20
Academic Challenge . . . 21
Getting Around 26
Behind the Wheel 27
Homecoming 28
The Light Side
Room for a Roomie 18
Behind the Grill 22
Cowtown Dinner Theatre 30
Album Review 32
Class Talk
The French Connection
Algebra: Does it Add Up?
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Man Behind the College
Gwen Nelson leans back his chair and
gazes out the window, idly tapping his pipe
in an ahtray, and almost visibly steps back
into memory.
"I came down here," he says as he
remembers his first encounter with the
College he has come to run, "had a look
around, and went back to Little Rock and
told them 'thank you, but no thanks.'
"I told them that I did not want to be
president of their College."
Obviously, Gwen Nelson changed his
mind.
BUILDING OF A COLLEGE
"At first I just went off and said I wasn't
going to take the job," Nelson says,
refilling his pipe. "And Ed Gilliand, who
was then the chairman of the Board of
Trustees, apparently had a special board
meeting after I had called. So he asked if I
had signed a contract with Tulsa yet. I told
him that I hadn't, but I knew I had a job
there. So he said that before I made any
decision, I should come to Ark City, bring
my golf clubs, and take a three-day
weekend.
"So I came up, and they treated me like
a king. They really rolled out the red car-
pet," Nelson says, turning to light a mat-
ch, then his pipe.
College President Gwen "Doc" Nelson takes
time from his busy day to flash a smile for the
PULSE photographer. (Photo by Julie March)
And the Arkansas City Junior College,
had a new president. But Nelson still had a
qualification. He didn't want to head the
scnool, "at least not the way it was."
"And that made some people mad. But I
just told them that if they were willing to
work to make the College what is should
be, then I would be happy to stay," Nelson
recalls.
"It was all spread out. When I first came
here, the College didn't own any property.
We operated in 11 rented facilities. We ren-
ted this building, we rented the Aud-Gym,
we rented space over above the police
station in City Hall, we rented what is now
the service building for KG&E out on Nor-
th Summit, and we rented space in Win-
field," he says.
And for the college Nelson had in mind,
that wouldn't do.
"Tell you what we did," he says, turning
back toward the window. "The first year I
was here, they had identified the property
out north of town where the present high
school is located as the potential site for
the College. We submitted a bond issue to
build the campus out there. And it failed."
Several bond issues failed, Nelson says,
exhaling a puff of smoke. And they failed
for a variety of reasons. But he was deter-
mined to push the initiative through.
"We submitted another bond issue to
build the campus at Strother Field, half-
way between Arkansas City and Winfield.
And that one failed. We submitted another
bond issue for a scaled down campus out
where the high school is. And it failed, in
fact we submitted it twice, and it failed.
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Gwendel Adair Nelson is born Aug.
26, 1925, near Wewoka, Okla., the first
son of Walter Allison (Tot) and Maria
Pietra Ballarini Nelson. He is born in a house
built on the bed of truck, one of the vehicles in a Wild West
show run by his father. Nelson is soon on the road.
™^"1 Wewokal
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ACJC picks black and orange colors,
and a Tiqer as school mascot.
1920
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Ark City Junior College
begins adding vocational
courses such as
engineering drawing, home
economics and accounting.
In 1931, Nelson starts kindergarten.
He finishes grade school at the top
of his class.
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First class of 24 students graduates in 1924
Sept. 11, 1922, 58 students enroll for the first classes of the Arkansas City
Junior College. Classes are held on the top floor of the newly completed
$200,000 senior high school. Two years later most of the junior college's
classes are moved to the first floor of the high school. For years, early graduates
called the college "Basement U."
PULSE graphic by Steve Dye and Martin Puntney
I came down here, had a look around, and
toid them 'thank you, but no thanks.' I told
them that I did not want to be president of their
College, at least not the way it was. And that
made some people mod.
"We would carry Ark City. But we would
be out-voted in the outlying areas."
His pipe goes out, and Nelson stops to
relight it before continuing.
"First of all, Winfield basically said they
weren't going to vote money for a college
until they got a high school built. For
several years now, we've had more Win-
field students than both Southwestern and
St. John's (now defunct) combined, but
there used to be kind of an attitude up in
Winfield that 'We've got our colleges, and
you've got your college down there.'
"When we finally got a bond issue
through, a couple of things happened. We
wound up trading property that we had out
north, and making a cash payment for this
building."
Finally established on its own ground,
the College grew rapidly. The first ad-
I try to attend as any many student activities
as I can get to. And I can't see why anyone
would want to be in education if they don't en-
joy students and their activities.
dition came when Renn Memorial Library
was built. A far larger move for the
College was the incorporation of the
vocational-technical program, which, un-
der Nelson's guidance, would become one
of the most advanced in the state.
"By then, the ball was beginning to roll.
People were getting used to the idea of a
quality college. On the election that was
held to build the Vo-Tech school and the
Business Tech building, I don't think there
was a single precinct we didn't carry,"
Nelson says.
CHANGES IN ATTITUDE
In 1965 the Arkansas City Junior College
became Cowley County Community
I would say the most important thing has
been to develop the county-wide support for
the College. To get away from the provin-
cialism of Ark City Junior College. It's become
more of a Cowley instituition •
College. But it wasn't until Nelson began
work on the problem that the College truly
became a community college, with accent
on community. Nelson feels that this, not
campus facelifts, has been his greatest
achievement at the College.
"It's become more of a Cowley in-
stituition, more of a county-wide thing. I
would say the most important thing has
been to develop the county-wide support
for the College. To get away from the
provincialism of Ark City Junior College,"
Nelson leans back and crosses his legs. "I
think that we've come a long way in
establishing our continuing education
program, in that we get a lot of students
back who, for one reason or another, didn't
go straight to college out of high school. ' '
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Nelson starts high school at Wichita East but eventually quits to
work fulltime.
In 1939, Nelson enters junior
high school, taking mainly
vocational courses. He caddies
when not in school to earn
money.
1940
In 1940, Nelson hoboes
to California. He caddies
for celebrities and
gardens before being
returned to his home.
II
In 1942, at 16, Nelson convinces his parents to sign
he can list in the Navy. He spends three years at sea
on the U.S.S. Wabash and a total of 44 months in
the Navy. He emerges as a bosun's mate with
several decorations.
Kurt R. Galle becomes
dean of all junior college
affairs in Ark City.
In 1946 Nelson and his wife move
to Wichita. He decides to re-enter
High School to study drafting. A
counselor convinces him to test out
of high school on the GED tests.
In 1949, Nelson earns his teaching certificate.
Takes job as teacher-principal in Eureka. At
end of term, Nelson enrolls in more hours at
Pittsburg, financing his education with odd jobs,
including servicing gumball machines.
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While on
leave, Nelson
meets Essie Luella
Smith in Wichita.
In 1947, the Nelsons' first child, Marsha, is born nine months and 18 minutes
after the time of their wedding. A second child, Michael Adair, is born in 1948.
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Nelson tests out of his
freshman year in the
first nine weeks and out
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As a guidance counselor in Columbus,
Nelson create a controversial
reproduction filmstrip.
Nelson marries Essie Luella of his freshman year a few
Smith in Willow Springs. months later. He graduates with
A's in one semester and is written
up in Ripley's Believe It Or Not
In 1947, Nelson enrolls in Pittsburg State
Teachers College. He attends college on the
Gl Bill. He takes first education job in Thrall,
Kan. He is principal, teaches grades 4-8,
coaches and does drama.
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Man Behind the College
(Continued from page 3)
ON RETIREMENT
For Nelson, retirement might not be the
word. He readily responds with the asser-
tion "I do think I'll stay in Ark City."
Then he pauses, smiles.
"I have a lot of friends here."
And he has plenty to do, he says, leaning
forward in his chair.
"I haven't played golf in a long time, and
if someone had told me 10 years ago that I
wouldn't play golf everyday, I would have
looked at them like they were crazy.
"And I love to fish. Of course, the fish
never bite when I can go, on the weekends.
They're biting in the middle of the week.
So maybe I'll finally be able to catch a
fish," he laughs. "Everytime I've gone
fishing for 10 years people have told me,
you should have been here Tuesday or
Wednesday."
Nelson has long been active in local
churches, and has been known to climb on-
to the pulpit on occasion.
"I'm very active in the church, and I
We haven't really arrived as a college
yet. I still think that there are a lot of
things that can be done.
-Gwen Nelson
hope to spend more time doing church
work."
He pauses, thinking it over.
"Now I'll tell you, I like to preach. And a
lot of people have asked me why I didn't go
into preaching. What happens in the pupit
on Sunday I enjoy, it's all the other junk
that I don't."
Nelson, who regularly argues for the
cause of post-secondary education in the
State Legislature, professes to be unin-
terested in politics. He then goes on to
show how involved in local politics he is
already.
"No, I won't go into politics. I haven't
considered anything like that. "I am a
member of both the Ark City and the Win-
field Chambers of Commerce, and also the
Cowley County Land Owners Association,
which is kind of the county version of the
chamber. And I attend all the meetings
and work with them on various projects. I
have, ovftr the years, been chairman of
committees in both communities."
THE CHANGING OF THE
GUARD: LEAVING A JOB
OF 19 YEARS, AND
MUSINGS ON A SUCCESSOR
What will he miss most when he leaves
Cowley?
A troubled look passes over Nelson's
face.
"Well, I'll miss the students... the faculty
relations," he says. Then he brightens.
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Dr. Paul Johnson becomes ACJC president
First master's degree in 1953,
his second in 1954.
Nelson accepts his first major
administrative job, as the
assistant superintendent for
Wichita Public Schools in 1962.
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Begins doctoral
work at Kansas
University.
1960
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Nelson takes a job with Mid-Continent
Education Laboratory as direct supervisor
over Oklahoma and Kansas
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ACJC becomes CCCC
in a close vote.
After CCCC's first president
dies, Nelson applies for the job,
turns it down and prepares to
take post as Dean of Education
at Tulsa University. The selection
committee changes Nelson's
mind and he takes the job.
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Takes job as director of
educational research with
Wichita Public School System.
1 Little Rock W
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In December, 1966, Nelson accepts a job as
district supervisor of South Central Regional
Educational Library which covers the area of Arkansas,
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and parts of Oklahoma and
Missouri. The lab is located in Little Rock, Ark.
1970
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CCCC submits bond issue for $5.1
million to build a campus. It fails by
952 votes.
College Endowment Association formed.
"But I won't miss all the paperwork. I
won't miss some of the legislative
problems.
"I'm hoping that I won't just be cast out.
But I don't intend to interfere in any way.
I'm hoping to make the transition to a new
president just as smooth as possible. I
want to help him or her, and I'll keep my
hands off otherwise. I don't intend to
jeopardize the success of the person. If
they don't want me around the campus, I'll
leave."
Nelson's demeanor betrays con-
siderable concern that the new president
might differentiate greatly from his own
methods.
"I just hope it's someone who the faculty
can associate with easily," he says. "In
visiting with people on career day and so
forth, they express an interest in teaching.
I ask them first of all, do they like going to
school. Because if you don't like going to
school you won't like teaching.
"I try to attend as any many student ac-
tivities as I can get to. And I can't see why
anyone would want to be in education if
they don't enjoy students and their ac-
tivities. And it's disappointing that we
have some people around here who the
students don't even recognize.
"And I'm often told that we haven't
really arrived as a college yet, and I agree.
So I hope it's someone ambitious. If we can
make the same progress in the next 10-15
years that we have in the last 10 or 15, we'll
be in good shape. I hope that the new per-
son doesn't just come in and say 'This is it.'
Nelson's pipe quits him again, and he
taps the ashes out and stands.
"Because I still think there are a lot of
things that can be done."
by Steve Dye
A Cowley Couple
Gwen Nelson and his wife Lu are exhuberant
at the Project Care Dance. The Nelsons attend
nearly every student function at Cowley.
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Dormitory is added to Nelson Student Center
County voters approve a $1,165 million bond issue to begin
building a campus for CCCC in downtown Ark City.
The Nelson Student Center is
built in 1975.
Rec Building completed
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In April, 1986 college trustees decide
to build a new 40-student dormitory.
The plan includes expansion of the Nelson
Student Center.
May 18, 1981, the Auditorium-
Gymnasium is damaged by a
tornado.
Nelson announces
his retirement
1990
College submits a bond issue of $2.5 million
to build a campus. It falls by 78 votes. As a
last resort, the College trades property
it holds in north Arkansas City for the
property where the campus is located now.
Renn Memorial Library is built establishing
CCCC's location in downtown Ark City.
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Renovation of the historic high school,
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, is completed. It houses
the college's service technology , ,,,.,,
programs. The tornado damaged Aud-Gym Wlth an 1 1 buildin9 camPus-
is purchased from USD 470 and renovated
in Cowley orange.
College contracts with a national
firm to find a successor to Nelson.
When he began at the college it had
no campus. He will leave it in August
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Man Behind the College
The man for the job
"I would say that I doubt that there is one ad-
ministrator in a thousand who could have
come in and done for this institution what Dr.
Nelson had done. "
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Among educators in general, as well as
among Cowley County's faculty and
students, it's not hard to find a wealth of
similar statements about Dr. Gwen
Nelson.
But the one above carries particular
credence. It comes from Harold Walker,
then, and now, a member of the College's
Board of Trustees. Walker was one of the
trustees instrumental in bringing Nelson
to Cowley, as such, he is familiar with
Nelson's considerable contribution to
Cowley.
"As I recall, we first met Dr. Nelson in
Topeka and interveiwed him for the
Cowley position there," Walker said. "At
the time, this institution really didn't have
anything to offer to an administrator. We
had a lot of candidates come and look at it,
and they basically told us that this in-
stitution was going to die."
At the time, the College was little more
than a name and a handful of teachers.
The College owned no buildings or
facilities, and were forced to rent the
building that is now Galle-Johnson Hall,
and another building in northern Arkansas
City that now houses the electric company.
But while the lack of their own buildings
presented a problem for College ad-
ministrators, there were other problems,
even more imminent. There was no heat in
the main building, the College had to rely
on the Arkansas City High School, for-
merly adjacent to the College, for their
heat.
"We had no heat in the building, it was
piped up from the street from the old high
school," Walker remembers. "Whenever
they closed down, they shut off the heat.
We had to take a lot of unscheduled
vacations because the heat was shut off,"
he laughs.
The time for a change, any change, had
obviously arrived.
When the College's Board of Trustees
began their search for a president, they
were particularly concerned with two
aspects of the candidates for the position-
experience in vocational technical schools
as well as general education, and ex-
perience in writing Federal grants. The
need for the former was important, but not
as imminent as the latter. The College
needed the money.
In Gwen Nelson, they found exactly the
person they wanted for the job. A more dif-
ficult task would be convincing Nelson that
they had the right job for him.
They didn't have anything to show him.
"We were not anxious for them to see
our facilities," Walker says. "But of cour-
se they asked to see them, and they came
down here on a Sunday to look."
Things didn't look then, as they do now.
"You have to remember that this
building didn't look anything like it does
today. The floors were dirty, the custodial
service was very poor. And that was no
reflection on the former president, it was
all our tie in with USD 470, we just couldn't
do any better. We didn't have the money."
But there was little that the trustees
could do about it, they could hardly expect
Nelson to agree to preside over a College
At the time, this
institution really
didn't have anything
to offer an
administrator. We
had a lot come and
look at it, and
basically told us
that this institution
was going to die.
-Harold Walker
he had never seen. So they showed it to
him.
"They came, and we did the best en-
tertaining that we could. And we also tried
to push them through the building just as
fast as we could. We tried to point out what
we felt was the great potential," Walker
says.
Where others had disdained, Nelson saw
the possibilities of the school. He accepted
the presidency. Then began the frustating
process of turning possibilities into reality.
"The first few years after Dr. Nelson
came was a very hectic time in the life of
this institution," Walker says. "We went
through four bond issues that were all
-Harold Walker
soundly defeated."
The problem was a lack of good relations
between Arkansas City and Winfield. The
College could carry Arkansas City when
the bond issues were voted on, but Winfield
was another matter because funding
would become county wide. When the
College was the Arkansas City Junior
College, only Arkansas City was included
in the College's tax base. After it became
the Cowley County Community College,
the entire county was assesed in the tax
base.
"The relationship between Winfield and
Ark City was probably at an all time low,
they resented the College, and the fact that
it had been changed from a junior college
to a community college," Walkvr says.
So Nelson turned his attention to the
problem of convincing Winfield that the
College would be of benenfit to their com-
munity. He succeeded.
"Dr. Nelson went to work on that public
relations problem, and I think both cities
owe him a great debt of gratitude,"
Walker says. "Besides being the president
of this institution, he has spent a great deal
of time, and still does, in trying to bring
about a better relationship between the
two cities. He worked hard on that and was
successful. I think the relationship bet-
ween the two towns is better than it's ever
been, and I give him a lot of credit."
And so, on the third try a bond issue went
through, and Nelson and the trustees were
able to begin the building of the
College. According to Walker, they ac-
complished much in the building days of
the College on two things-sheer blind faith
that they would, and a sheer lack of
knowing how difficult it would be.
"The board was a local board. It was a
young board, none of us had had any ex-
perience in serving on a public board, and
Dr. Nelson was rather young. We just
didn't have enough sense to think it
couldn't be done," Walker says.
And Walker, who was there, gives
Nelson credit for much of what got done.
"If it hadn't been for him, this institution
would never have been built. It took a man
who had the expertise. I know that over 19
years he has probably alienated some
people, but if you are the type of individual
who gets things done, you are going to step
on some toes. He's built a fine institution,"
Walker says.
by Steve Dye
Wan Behind the College
fadM
Getting started in a wild west show
Gwen Nelson is a man with ac-
complishments that nearly defy listing.
But none are quite as romantic as the life
he was born into — a wild west show.
In 1925, when Nelson was born, the
family business was a traveling wild west
show, owned by Nelson's grandfather,
Walter Wylie Judson "Wild Bill" Nelson.
They traveled throughout the midwest,
stopping at rodeos to stage roping,
shooting, horse riding, and staged gun-
fighting shows.
"It was pretty much a family affair. In
fact, I was born in Oklahoma on the road,
and the doctor came and delivered me,
and didn't even register my birth," Nelson
says.
Nelson's father, Walter Alison Nelson,
was the star of the show. According to
newspaper clippings of the time, Walter
Nelson was billed as the "Rope Spinning
Champion of the World," and lived up to
that billing. He would stand on his head
and lasso horses as they galloped by,
roping whatever part of the horse the
audience requested. They would holler out
what part of the horse they wanted him to
rope, and he would oblige, lassoing the hor-
ses over the head, or by the nose, or the
tail, or the hooves.
But Nelson's father not only lassoed hor-
ses in the Nelson Wild West Show, he
lassoed a wife as well. Nelson's mother,
Maria Pietra Ballarini Nelson, joined the
show in Kansas City, in answer to an add
looking for a woman bronc rider — sub-
sequently meeting and marrying Nelson's
father.
The Nelson Wild West Show had a firm
grasp of showmanship, and wasn't beyond
a bit of mild deception, provided of course
it improved the show. Entries in the
Nelson family history indicate that one of
their ploys was to let the boys with the en-
tourage grow their hair long, and then
allow the public to believe that the boys on
the horses were girls who rode much bet-
ter than local boys who were both bigger
and stronger.
According to newspaper reports,
Nelson's grandfather had a sort of hyp-
notic effect on horses and other livestock.
One account tells of Wild Bill taming a
herd of raging wild horses, hitching them
to a wagon, and then driving the team
down the main street of the town. Another
has him winning five dollars for riding a
supposedly unridable horse, even after the
frustated owner of the horse let out a
whoop and struck the horse. Wild Bill, the
paper said, simply whispered softly in the
horse's ear, and the horse was as tame as a
kitten.
The Nelson Wild West Show traveled
overland in covered wagons for many
years, but finally capitualted to progress,
and began traveling in what they called
"tops." The "tops" were early forerun-
ners of recreational motorhomes, con-
sisting of sheds built atop truck beds.
"We started out with a horse and wagon,
and later bought a truck and built a house
right on the back of the truck," Nelson
says.
"Of course, you see motor homes now,
and they're a little nicer," he laughs.
In the 1930's the wild west show days
were over, and Nelson's father sold the
show and moved his family to a farm in
Wichita — much to the dismay of both
Nelson and his mother.
"My mother cried when dad sold the
show," Nelson says. "When dad sold it and
we settled down, mom couldn't hardly
stand to think about being in one place and
not moving around for the rest of her life."
The
NELSONS
Wild West Show
Will be in Neosho Rapids, Aug. 14 and
Olivet, Tuesday, August 15. This per-
formance should be witnessed by
everyone, it being educational as well as
entertaining.
Mr. Nelson is ably assisted by his two
young children a girl of six and a boy of
eight in vaudeville between the riding of
each horse. This is a company that has
played to big houses for the lat four years
and shold be well attended at Neosho
Rapids and Olivet. Mr. Nelson will be
found to be a perfect gentlemen in all
respects also his company.
We have seen Buffalo Bills and other
Wild West Shows but at Osage City last
Saturday night we saw more and better
riding than ever before.
Bring in your bad hourses, mules and
cattle, there's a ticket in it and lots of fun.
ADMISSION
Adults 35$ Children 25$
This newspaper clipping reports on the quality
of the Nelson Wild West Show which was foun-
ded by Dr. Nelson's grandfather and was the
family business for a number of years. The copy
has been retyped but the PULSE has included
original spelling and punctuation.
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William S. Scott left this impression with
the people his active lifestyle led him to
meet. He was an invaluable part of Cowley
County Community College and Area
Vocational-Technical School's history.
Since 1966, Scott has been a member of
the College team. At the beginning, he was
the Dean of Students.
"He came in as Dean of Students when I
was an instructor here," said Walt
Mathiasmeier, Dean of Instruction. "He
came in at a time when we were changing
from a local institution to a county in-
stitution. At the time Mr. Scott came, I
thought we were really fortunate to get a
man of his background and knowledge at a
community college. It was a good
decision."
Scott was interested in just about all
aspects of Cowley activities, and his
career at Cowley proved this. During his 20
years here he was also the registrar, ac-
Presentation
Gil Solis and Kim Schuchman present JoAnn
Scott with a team-autographed Softball. The
Auditorium Gymnasium was named in honor of
W.S. Scott, Director of Guidance Services.
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ting president, athletic director and finally
director of guidance services.
"He did a lot for both the community as
well as the institution," said Libby
Palmer, president's secretary. "Scott has
done much for the College, especially
through the athletics department."
He compiled and wrote the histories for
the football, men's basketball, and
women's basketball teams. He was
responsible for the design and compilation
of the information on the 114 championship
banners which line the walls of the
Auditorium/Gymnasium, renamed the
W.S. Scott Auditorium on Dec. 10, 1986.
According to Albert Bacastow, chair-
man of the Board of Trustees, "You only
name buildings after people who are really
exceptional. Bill (Scott) stands out in my
mind as that kind of person. He dedicated
his whole life to the College and when it
came to athletics and the athletes he
always gave that extra special something.
That is the kind of guy you name a building
after."
Bill Curless, Board of Trustees member,
agreed with Bacastow.
"The reason Scott was the obvious
choice was just that he was so involved. He
updated all the stats for the teams, and he
cared for the kids, whether they were
athletes or not. If the building was to be
named after someone, then he was the one
to pick."
Scott also compiled season records and
statistics for all College sports and in 1982
completed a history of the Jayhawk Con-
ference. He and his wife, JoAnn, were fans
at virtually all of the Tigers' home games.
"I think people will appreciate all that
information he gathered now, even more
than they did a year ago," said Forest
Smith, counselor.
Such great esteem for Scott was not only
felt by those who knew him through sports,
but by those whom he worked with in the
Guidance Services.
Secretary and aide to Scott, Terri Hut-
chinson, holds pleasant thoughts of her
time spent working with him, "Mr. Scott
was one of the most loving and caring men
I have ever known. In the 7% years that I
knew Mr. Scott, I never knew anyone who
enjoyed his job as much as he did. I really
feel this college was Mr. Scott's second
home, a very big part of his life."
Smith also has fond memories of Scott.
"He had a fantastic memory," said
Smith. "He could remember anything and
everything about the institution. Already
there are questions I wished I would have
asked, about information he had, and it's
gone now."
But there are many who will remember
Scott for different reasons and different
contributions.
"I will remember him for his dedication
when he was the athletic director and he
was acting as our go-between for the
Booster Club and the administration,"
said Curless.
For Hutchinson, who worked closely
with him, Scott's smile is a lingering
memory.
"What I won't forget about Mr. Scott
was that warm, friendly smile of his that I
saw each day as he walked through the of-
fice door. The same smile he gave me
when, 7V2 years ago, he welcomed me to
the College family. I very much admire
him for the tremendous determination he
had for life."
For long time friend Walt Mathiasmeier,
Scott's death leaves a void that won't be
filled.
"Just simply, I'll miss him," said
Mathiasmeier. "He was a remarkable
man in many ways. His friendship was
highly valued."
"I've known him since 1974 when I was a
student," said Palmer. "What I liked was
the way he always had a one-on-one
relationship with you."
The loss of Scott's presence at the spor-
ting events and in the College halls, is a
hard one. But his presence will linger on in
the hearts of all he touched.
"If I had one wish," said Hutchinson, "I
would wish that he could have seen inside
our hearts. If he had, he would have seen
how much we all truly loved him."
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Jackie Wilson: Recruiter
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informing
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-Jackie Wilson
iat is it about Cowley County Com-
munity College and Area Vocational-
Technical School that makes you want to
come back for more five years later?
That's an easy question to answer for
Jackie Wilson. Wilson graduated in 1981
and decided to return to Cowley after an
absence of five years, to fill the position of
assistant admissions recruiter.
"There is so much about Cowley that I
like. I especially like the people because
they are so friendly. I really enjoyed the
experience I had at Cowley. It's a great
place to be," Wilson said.
As a student, Wilson was involved in
basketball, intramurals, the Foster Parent
Program and held a work study job.
Originally from Anderson, In., she heard
about Cowley "through the grapevine."
"A friend of mine, who played on the
men's basketball team at Cowley in 1978,
came back home to Indiana for the sum-
mer and told me about it. He had told
Coach Hargrove about me, so I got in touch
with her and she offered me a basketball
scholarship," Wilson said.
While Jackie was at Cowley, she was
especially involved with basketball. Both
her freshman and sophomore years, the
women's team won the conference. Wilson
played point-guard for the Tigers and
favored the position because it gave her
the court. She was rewarded by her being
named in Who's Who in Junior Colleges
and until recently, held the tenth position
of the top 10 Cowley County's women's
scoring record.
After graduating from Cowley, Jackie
went to Wichita State University where
she received a full ride to play basketball.
Her major was secondary education
physical education. For Wilson, making
the adjustment from Cowley to WSU was a
tough one.
"I thought it was difficult because the
classes were so much larger and you didn't
receive the attention you do at community
colleges," Wilson said. "I also had to walk
a lot more to get where I was going than I
didatCCCC."
Wilson attended WSU from 1981-83 and
also the fall semester of '83. She hasn't
been able to graduate yet because she is a
semester short of credit hours, which is
her student teaching. When her out-of-
state tuition ran out, she decided to return
home to Indiana for a while. During her
Jackie Wilson: Recruiter
11
College recruiter
Talking to highschool students is part of the job
for Jackie Wilson, college recruiter. During
spring semester on Tuesday and Thursday,
Wilson travels all over the state of Kansas
recruiting for her alma mater. (Photo by Jeff
Dzeidzic)
stay at home, she did some substitute
teaching and also helped coach women's
basketball and track at her own high
school. She came back to Kansas in 1985
and went back to WSU to take additional
classes for a year.
It was during this time that she learned
of the job opening at Cowley for an ad-
missions counselor.
"Linda Hargrove called me while I was
living in Wichita and told me about a job
opening in admissions for a fill-in recruiter
for Jim Martin who had too full of a class
schedule to be able to recruit. She in-
formed me about the job and the situation
and asked if it was an offer I couldn't
refuse."
Hargrove was right. Wilson applied for
and got the job and has been on the road
for Cowley ever since.
As an assistant admissions recruiter,
Wilson travels to surrounding high schools
and junior colleges who are either spon-
soring College Career Days or are just
having college representatives come in to
visit with their students.
"As a recruiter for Cowley, I go out and
sell the college. I go to different schools
and set up a table representing Cowley. I
answer any questions students might have
about the College and basically try to in-
fluence them that Cowley is the dif-
ference."
There are many aspects that Wilson
likes about her job.
"I enjoy talking with the students and in-
forming them aobut Cowley. I feel I can
relate to the younger kids and give them a
different view of Cowley because of my
age and my prior attendance and ex-
perience at Cowley," she said.
Wilson is not completely new at this. In ,
fact, she has had some previous ex-
perience with recruiting for Cowley. She
has, over the years, influenced several out-
standing athletes to choose Cowley. The
list includes her sister Juana Wilson, 1984-
84; brother Joey Wilson, 1984-86; and
Tonekyo Kayzer, 1984-86; all from her
hometown. She was also a key factor in the
successful recruitment of Lucille Carson,
an exceptionally talentd basketball player
from WSU to play for the Tigers during the
1984-85 season.
Because of her obvious and avid interest
in Cowley, Jackie finds it easy to "sell the
school."
"I tell the students who are interested in
Cowley the truth about the school and in-
fluence them to come down for a visit,
because I feel that once we get them
here and they can see Cowley for them-
selves, then we've got them hooked."
Wilson does have other interests besides
Cowley. She likes dancing, listening to old
Motown music, talking and gossiping,
visiting with friends. But there's one par-
ticular hobby she enjoys.
"I like to go over to Deb Davis' house
and eat up all her potatoes," she joked.
Not only does Jackie recruit for Cowley,
she really lives at Cowley. She is presently
living in the Nelson Student Center Dor-
mitory and says she likes it.
"I enjoy it because it gives me a chance
to be around the basketball girls and the
other students."
The experience she gains here will help
Wilson with her career goals. She wants to
be a college athletics recruiter and teach
on a full-time basis. She would also like to
become a permanent part of Cowley.
"I hope Cowley can be a part of my
future. I really like it here and would like
to stay, "she said.
Although she likes nearly everything
about Cowley, she would like to see one
change made.
"I would like Cowley made into a four-
year college to give everyone two more
years to be a part of Cowley," she said.
"Cowley has so much to offer, I'd like to
see it expanded to be able to benefit more
people for a longer length of time."
If anyone asks Jackie Wilson why they
should go to Cowley, they better be ready
to listen to a few hundred good reasons
because she really knows how to "sell the
college"at an unbeatable price.
by Janine Wells
Looking for Mr. Potato Head
Potatoes and Cowley are two big loves in the
life of Jackie Wilson, CCCC admissions coun-
selor. After graduating from Cowley she finds
her job of attracting students to the school a
natural. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic)
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A Cowley Mission
A Cowley mission
44 We sacrifice as they do when they
are not able to enjoy the luxuries
have in the United States. // Ben Cleveland
Carrying the word
At the lecturn, Rick Cleveland carries the word
of God to the Philippino people
When Rick Cleveland attended Cowley
in 1970 and 1971, he had no idea he would
become a missionary and live abroad.
Cleveland and his wife, Helen, became
missionaries in the Phillipines in 1979. It
was a new experience for them that
carried a number of surprises. "When we
first started we had no idea about mission
work," Cleveland said. "We were on our
way to Brazil but because the country had
changed its visa policy, we had to make a
choice between Japan and the Philippines.
In Japan I would have been teaching
English to the Japanese and since I
flunked English I didn't feel Japan was the
right choice."
The Clevelands were called MAC
workers when they first began.
"MAC stands for missionary assistance
core. You are only an assistant to a
missionary," Cleveland said.
As missionaries the Clevelands were
teachers, but they learned as much about
the Phillipines and themselves as they
taught. The population numbers only
40,000 and the lifestyle was different from
that in the United States.
"My children were the only American
children there," said Cleveland. They kind
of stuck out like a sore thumb . ' '
Helen taught their children, Jobie, Jen-
nifer and Julie, through a correspondance
course and then they attended one year in
the national school.
"Jobie really liked the school except
when it came time for the testing,"
Cleveland said. "The children in the
United States are taught to memorize, not
learn. They are never taught to think."
The home life of the Phillipine people is
especially different from the American
home life Cleveland was used to.
"Homes are quite different. The poor
class live in little huts called 'nipas'
(pronounced knee-pahs). Nipas are made
of bamboo and are placed on stilt legs. The
kitchen is outside along with the bathroom
and they cook like we camp," Cleveland
said.
"The middle class live in hollow brick
and wooden houses of a shanty village
type. Everything is in one room and the
room is no bigger than 10' by 10.' The for-
tunate ones have running water. The upper
class live in American style homes with
barbwire fences around the property.
They have maids and a butler. All of the
classes live together. There is no wealthy
part or poor part of town."
Although life styles may differ, a com-
mon denominator for the Philippine
people. For the Clevelands it was one more
thing to adjust to.
"We had a pregnant woman in our
village who fell and aborted her baby. I
found out one morning around 10,"
Cleveland said. "Some families in the
Philippines can't afford embalming so the
funerals had to be that day.
"After making the usual arrangments
for the baby to be buried, I gathered the
family together for the funeral. The only
available box for the baby to be buried in
was an old Hi-C card board box, so that's
what we used. After the funeral, some
church members and myself had to dig the
grave. Everything has to be done im-
mediately when it come to death. "
Cleveland, who is the son of carpentry
instructor Ben Cleveland, grew up in
Arkansas City and played football when
his dad was the coach at Cowley. Arkansas
City is still home but he says he's anxious
to return to the Philippines next year.
"Each day is different in the Philip-
pines. It's so exciting there. Being home in
Kansas is great but I'm beginning to be
bored so I have to keep busy," Cleveland
said.
It's obvious Cleveland keeps busy when
he's in the Philippines, too.
"The Philippine people are very com-
mitted," he said. "So far, I have baptized
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13
103 people. Seven of those have committed
themselves to preaching the gospel."
The need Cleveland sees for people to
preach the gospel is being partially met by
educational centers which have recently
been established.
"We recently started a Bible College,"
Cleveland said. "So far 22 have graduated
and there are many more who are waiting
to graduate."
The Philippinos Cleveland works with
are as committed to learning as they are to
teaching.
"Even during the typhoon season our
people, who are poor and live miles from
the church, come into the city by treading
knee deep in water and carrying their
babies and small children. The people are
just very committed," he said.
The economy was a matter of ad-
justment for Cleveland, too.
"The wealthiest person makes only
about $200 a month," Cleveland said.
"That person is the wealthiest of the
Philippine people."
During the Cleveland's stay in the
Philippines, they weren't affected by the
power of Marcos.
"We lived in an area called 'Ilocano' and
we weren't personally affected by Marcos.
As missionaries, we are to be non-
partisan. We aren't supposed to get in-
volved with their political affairs.
Although it is quite hard for us not to," said
Helen.
Rick Cleveland, a one time Tiger football
player, was .coached by his father, Ben
Cleveland at Cowley. Rick is now a missionary
in the Philippines. .
Although they weren't supposed to get
involved in politics, the Clevelands found
it impossible not to be affected by the
people's reaction to the political events of
the day.
"The night Marcos fled from the country
the Philippines were so excited," Helen
said. Rick was at an all-night prayer
meeting at the church. People in the
Philippines aren't to stay up past the cur-
few, but they knew that they should pray
for the future of their country."
It was during the meeting that word of
the Marcos fleeing was heard.
"During the prayer meeting, Rick made
a trip to a small store and at the store the
storekeeper told him that Marcos had left.
Even by the time he had returned back to
the church building, the prayer group had
already heard the news of their anwsered
prayers," said Helen. "Even before Mar-
cos had left the Philippines, we didn't want
to travel through Manila because it was a
real Marcos hot spot. Marcos' group was
really strong and he had a lot of support
from the people."
Even though the Cleveland family was
so close to the rebellion, they never came
in contact with Marcos.
"We never actually saw Marcos even
though Rick had several encounters with a
Minister on Marcos' cabinet," Helen said.
by John Dalton
Teacher
Part of Cleveland's job is to instruct, as well as
teach the Philippino people. Cleveland and his
family come home for visits but spend much of
their life in the Philippines.
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Globetrotter: Jamie Krug
Cowley Globe-trotter
Kansas' boarders can't hold Krug down
Camel riding, extreme heat, desej-ts,
and lizards are probably not appealing to
the stereotype "Kansas Farmer" much
else to a 12 year-old boy. Although
sophomore Jaimie Krug has lived in
England and Japan he found that living in
Iran was an experience that kept him on
his toes.
"I didn't want to go. I told my dad I
didn't want to live with a bunch of camels
and stuff, but we went anyway. We went at
the start of my sixth grade year and stayed
for about three months," he said.
Living in Iran was difficult for the Krugs
in many ways, starting with the plane ride
there.
"It was a 20-hour airplane trip. I sat in
an airplane for 20 hours! When we got
there, they put us in a hotel in Tehran, we
stayed there for a couple of weeks until we
found a place to live. We found a pretty
nice place in Tehran, and enrolled in an
American school," Krug said.
At the time he was there, both the
American population and the school he at-
tended were large in Iran.
"It was probably the size of the biggest
school in Wichita. They had six different
football teams, and they named them the
Cowboys and the Steelers and all that,"
Krug said.
Another problem the Krugs had in Iran
was avoiding being run off the road by
Iranian drivers, who Krug describes as
"maniacs."
"We were headed to the military base,
and we were all stuffed into one taxi cab.
We were driving along and this other taxi
comes by and our driver 'flipped him off.'
The guy in the other cab got so mad he
pulled in front of us. We were cruising
along at 60 miles per hour, and he got
about 10 feet in front of us and slammed on
his brakes. We were all shoved into the
windshield," Krug remembered.
Crime was also prevalent in Iran ac-
cording to Krug.
"There are a lot of thefts there. You
could be walking along the street and
people will come along on motorcycles and
Globetrotter: Jamie Krug
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Family afar
Always on the go, Jamie Krug has spent most
of his life moving from one location to another.
Using a map he shows the PULSE photographer
where he has lived in four states and two
foreign countries. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
snatcn your purse," said Krug, denying
that he himself had that problem.
Needless to say, Krug was not happy in
Iran. He said that Tehran was "trashy."
"I saw riots all the time, crazy people
trashing and burning places."
While it's doubtful an ll-year-old paid
too much attention to politics, the Krugs'
move back to the U.S. took place at the
height of the tension in Iran when the Shah
was in the process of being disposed by the
forces of the Ayatollah Khomeini.
"Because of the hostage situation we
had to move out. The Americans had to
evacuate. A month later they had 52
Americans hostage," Krug said.
Shortly before they fled Iran, Krug's
father let the family decide where to go
next.
"When we were in Iran my dad said
'Where do you want to move?' We picked a
place on the map. ..Florida. I finished sixth
grade there, started seventh, and after
that year we decided to move to Pensacola
Beach," he said.
Florida was home to Krug throughout
his junior high and early high school years,
but when he was a high school sophomore
his family moved again, this time to
California.
"We went to California for my junior and
most of my senior year and now I go to
Cowley," he said.
While Krug was born in Cowley County,
his childhood memories might seem far
more exotic than most Kansans are used
to.
"I was born in Winfield, but we were
living in Burden at the time. We lived there
about six months, then we took off to
England, where I lived until I was about
two," said Krug.
"Then we moved to Okinawa, an island
off Japan. I went to kindergarten and first
grade there before we decided to move
again," he said.
Krug was too young to remember much
about Japan. He remembers a few words
of the language, but little else.
After their stint in Japan, Krug and his
family returned to the United States.
"We moved to Arizona, I went to the
second and third grade there, then we
moved to Texas. After that it was time to
move to Kansas, so we came back through
my fifth grade year.
Krug now lives in a notably serene place,
Burden, when he is not attending classes.
He lives in the dorms when classes are in
session.
Like many Cowley students, Krug keeps
busy working and withextra-curricular ac-
tivities as well as his studies.
"I play on the baseball team here, and
I'm an inspector at Gott. I plan on going to
Kansas State after Cowley to become an
architect," said Krug.
Although Krug has seen much of the
world, he still prefers to live in the United
States. He will admit, however, that he
would like a little warmer climate than
Kansas offers.
"I plan on moving back to Florida. I
found it to be the prettiest and most com-
fortable place to live. I would rather live in
Florida than California, because the
beaches are beautiful, and California's
beaches are trashy. It's just an awesome
place."
by April Houston
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Headstart Program
Cowley students help give a. . .
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Head
It only takes one suggestion for the 15 or
more small faces to light up with a broad
smile and began squeaking their favorite
song.
The words "I like my colors, I like my
numbers" are similar to many other
phrases in songs that can be heard in many
other preschools but this song is a little dif-
ferent. It is different because of the special
children who squeak the ti ne.
They are special because they are either
handicapped in some way or come from
families with low incomes and they all
tend to need lots of attention. For fresh-
men Tom Ahrensmeyer and Nick
Ballarini, they are spec al because they
love giving them that atte ition.
"I love working with t iem," said Tom.
"The payment I get for working there is
the smile on their faces."
"Our goal for each
provide a happy learning environment for
the children and help th sm feel good about
themselves," said Pat White, director of
Arkansas City's Head S art program.
Start
Start is primarily gover-
community support is
Although Head
nment supported
also important.
"About 85 percdnt of our funding is from
the government, md. 15 percent is raised
from the commur ity and the Presbyterian
Church provides the building and
janitors," said White.
Monetary aid is not the only thing Ark
City has to offer the children in Head Start.
Volunteers also add to the succes of the
program.
"Last year my daughter was enrolled so
I started as a volunteer," said Bessie
Stewart, teacher's aide. "I liked being
Chi Ids play
Learning games are played by children in the
Head Start program and by Nick Ballarini and
Tom Ahrensmeyer, freshmen, who assist the
children and the instructors. (Photo by Julie
March)
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with the kids and reading to them so I
decided to continue to volunteer my time
to the Head Start program."
Parents are not the only volunteers and
that's how Arhensmeyer and Ballarini got
involved.
/ith kids and I also think
/hen I have children
"Ilikeworkin]
it is good practice fi
of my own," said Ballar1
Ahrensmeyer also enjbys the good
feeling he gets from workin&swith the
children.
"I definitley enjoy it. It's fun having the
kids look up to you," said Ahrensmeyer.
Both Ahrensmeyer and Ballarini are ap-
preciated for their contributions, too.
"They're super! They're probably the
best thing we've had all year," said Laura
Myers, teacher.
The children's admiration for Ballarini
and Ahrensmeyer is apparent.
"I think the reason the kids love them so
much is because they are very good with
the kids," said Bessie Stewart, teacher's
aide.
The children also believe both Ballarini
and Ahrensmeyer are humorous.
"They are funny because they tickle
us," said Michelle Tyler, a preschooler.
Reading to the children is one of the
many things Ballarini and Ahrensmeyer
do with the Head Start children.
"They're pretty neat because they play
with us and read to us," said John June,
another preschooler.
jrsonal satisfaction is the reason
LauraTVtyejs continues to teach preschool.
ts*J
"I love it (teaching preschool) but how
much depends on what day you ask me.
There are times when it can really try your
patience, especially with the kids in this
program because they all want your at-
tention and it's hard to spread yourself
around," said Myers.
The children are not the only ones in
each family who need attention. Often
times the parents need some en-
couragement or maybe even to learn some
parenting skills. Unlike other preschools,
Head Start is there for the whole family.
"We encourage parents to get their GED
(general education degree) as well as help
provide training in leadership, parenting,
nutrition, and discipline. Sometimes
parents just need someone to talk to so we
have an outreach person who keeps in con-
tact with the families," said White.
Ark City's year-old Head Start program
serves all of Cowley County and there are
those who agree it's a big boon to the area,
"I think it's the best thing that has hap-
pened to Ark City in a long time. The
parents of these children want something
better for their kids and this is a start,"
said Myers.
Teaching at any level can be challenging
but more so for preschools teachers and
that's another thing that makes the
children who attend Head Start special.
"Nothing is ever the same, you never
know what to expect. Everyday is dif-
ferent. There aren't too many jobs like
that and I think that's why I love it so
much," said Myers.
by Kristi Adams
Playing Doctor
Head Start preschoolers Gary Westbrook and
Randy Templeaar play with doctor equipment
during their day at the Head Start preschool.
Several Cowley students have volunteered
their time at the preschool this year. (Photo by
Julie March
Mind Games
Two heads appear to be better than one. Tom
Ahrensmeyer studies a game Tanya Davis is
playing at the local Head Start program. Ahren-
smeyer began working with the four-year olds
last semester on a volunteer and continues to
do so this semester. (Photo by Julie March)
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Roomates Living Togei
Room for a Roomie
Dear College Student of Mine,
Take your vitamins. Eat three meals a
day. Go to class. Get plenty of sleep.
Don't party too much and stay away
from the opposite sex.
I love you very much and I know you
will make lots of new friends at college.
Love,
Mom
roomates.
"Considering the variety of people we
have and all the different backgrounds
they come from, everybody gets along
pretty well," said Holcomb. "We have a
lot of kids from back east who have
never really been in a small community
before, or have been around people from
a small community and there's a lot of
kids from small communities who have
'ozy critter
quiet friend mokes a 3 p.m. na
fie more like home. Dale Havens, freshmo
nds his stuffed dog doubles as a pillow and
lommate. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
Many parents will be happy to know
that students, for the most part, have no
trouble making friends. As for the rest of
the advice, well...
Living in the dorms can help students
make friends, or enemies. Like living at
home, the dorm resident shares a room
or has a room of his own. Probably
unlike living at home, the dorm resident
shares a bathroom with three or as many
as 15 people and he eats his three meals
a day with the 70 other members in the
dormitory family.
The closeness of dormitory life could
easily create hostility but according to
Craig Holcomb, dormitory manager,
most student have no problems with their
never been around kids from the big
cities and they all seem to get along well
and communicate well."
Everyone has idiosyncrasies that
seemingly drive others crazy, but some
roomates admit to doing things they
know bugs the other.
"When I come in around 11 p.m. or
midnight, I always turn on the light then
he (Jim Brown) yells at me," said
freshman Geof Burris.
Patience is high on the list of
requirements for a dorm student. Some
cases require more patience than others.
Sophomore Alan Daniel recently
awakened with an alarming discovery.
He credits his roomate Danny Snow,
sophomore, with giving him the shock of
a lifetime.
"One night Danny got up and opened
the closet door. He thought it was the
bathroom and he opened my top desk
drawer and used the bathroom. I was
mad as hell. He went all over my
girlfriend's pictures and her letters, and
everything else," said Daniel.
Tracy Patterson agrees that living in
the dorms is somewhat like living with ;
family. Patterson and his roomate,
Robert Burton, have been friends while
growing up and are like brothers.
"Yes, I get along with my roomate,"
he said. "He's the best friend I have
here. What's mine is his and what's his is
mine. When he needs his privay I leave,
and when I need privacy, he leaves. We
share everything. We get in to argument
here and there and we've almost gotten
into fights a couple of times but it's no
big deal. He's like a brother to me."
Quiet roomates are hard to come by
but in some cases the quiet is because th
roomate is just never there.
"It was nice because Matt (Hicks) was
never there. I could play my guitar
whenever I wanted and play my music
when I wanted," said freshman Wayne
Gottstine.
Besides never being there, Gottsti e
said Hicks had some hobbies that were i
little out of the ordinary.
"I came home one day and there was
dead pheasant nailed on the wall," said
Gottstine, "after a while I had to take it
down. One other day I opened the fridge
and there was a racoon in there."
Students who are "loners" in single
rooms are both fortunate and
unfortunate. Robert Weaver and Paul
Finkleman are two students who have
private rooms.
"I love my roomate. He's great... I
don't have one," said Weaver.
But the loneliness can get to
Finkleman.
"My roomate is Mr. Ed, he is a horse
who lives with me. He is OK if you feed
him enough carrots," Finkleman said.
by April Houstoi
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People Person:
"You don't learn by
talking, you learn by
listening.
Craig Holcomb
Craig Holcomb is a people person.
"I enjoy people in general, especially
lis age group. I really like to stand back
nd watch the students from Chicago, Pit-
;burgh and small rural towns. Even
lough from different backgrounds, they
et along well and have adapted to each
ther and I enjoy seeing that," said
[olcomb.
As resident manager of the dorms,
tolcomb finds the job rewarding.
"I think the most rewarding part about
eing resident manager is seeing the
tudents in who are working towards goals
1 life," he said. "They are just starting
ut in life. For example, the ones involved
'ith sports want to go on. Yet, in the back
f their minds they know the chances are
ley won't make this goal. However,
ley're sticking with it and also getting an
ducation so they can fit in society."
Relating to students is one job he enjoys
nd does well because he is interested in
le students' lives.
"I enjoy listening to other people talk. I
njoy hearing about their life experiences
' they want to tell them," he said. "If they
/ant to know mine, I'm willing to tell them
nless my experiences are too personal. I
nj< / finding out where the students are
'om and some of the things they've gone
iirough."
Holcomb says listening to the students
an benefit him as much as the student
/ho is getting a problem off his chest.
"I can relate back to those ex-
eriences," he said. "I have always been
sld, 'You don't learn by talking, you learn
y listening'."
A former Arkansas City patrolman for
sur years, Holcomb understands what the
ampus security students go through.
"I can relate better to the campus
ecurity students because I know what
ney're going through. I can remember
ack when I first entered law en-
>rcememt," he said. "The campus
ecurity does a pretty good job. They are
eal anxious and want to be aggressive,
'hey can't wait to get out there and get
lings done. Sometimes, I have to hold
lemback."
Campus security students enjoy having
[olcomb as the resident manager.
"He's great to work with because he can
talk in a way that will really help us. In a
way, he's a teacher. He has a good
technique of getting along with the studen-
ts," said Eric Buller, sophomore law en-
forcement student.
Holcomb believes the job of resident
manager is similar to law enforcement.
"I see this job similar to law en-
forcement in many aspects dealing with
students. However, I'm not here to keep a
Ping Pong Long?
Getting his practice, Craig Holcomb plays ping
pong in the Nelson Student Center as he does
his job of resident manager. Holcomb came on
the job at the end of first semester and says
getting to know the residents is one of the
nicest aspects of his position at Cowley. (Photo
by Wayne Gottstine)
thumb on all residents. Basically, I'm here
to see that no one gets hurt and the kids
have a good time while they're here
because the College wants that, too,"
Holcomb said.
Living in the dorm, Holcomb finds
making friends is easy.
"It's real easy to make friendships
here," he said. "I don't have as much free
time as people have with other kinds of
work, but that can be an advantage also.
Like you get to know a lot of the students
and you develop strong ties."
Although Holcomb spends most of his
time with the students, he does relish time
to himself to do the things he enjoys.
As long as no one infringes on other
residents' rights, Holcomb enjoys seeing
the students having a good time.
"This is the first time a lot of students
have been out on their own. They want to
stay up late and crank their stereo to the
loudest. I want them to do it to have fun but
not to infringe on anyone's rights," he
said. "I don't mind the students getting
loud and having a good time. If they want
to stay up until two or three o'clock in the
morning that's their business, as long as
they're not infringing on other people's
rights. If it keeps some students up who
want to sleep that's when it bothers me.
Also, it bothers me when I want to sleep."
Holcomb believes that any problem a
student brings to him is important.
"I want to be the same with everybody
and not show partiality. Although I might
be having a rough day, it shouldn't affect
how I handle the problem," he said. "I
want to be sincere and have a smile. I try
to treat even the smallest problem because
they wouldn't have come to me if it wasn't
important. To some it might be small but
to him it's great. I want to handle it just
like anything else."
Holcomb would like to see the population
on campus increase.
"I think we have a pretty good bunch of
residents. Also I think the majority of
them have a good time and everyone gets
along. I would like to see an increase of on-
campus activities. I want to contribute and
help out with that," said Holcomb.
Holcomb hasn't always wanted to live in
Cowley County.
"I'm from Cowley County, originally
born in Arkansas City and basically raised
in Winfield. I lived a year in Texas. Then I
moved back to good ol' Cowley County,"
he recalls. "While I was growing up I
couldn't wait to get away. I found out that
this was a nice place. Now, I don't mind
being here."
Living at 109 South Third and surroun-
ded by 75 young people, it's a good thing
Craig Holcomb is a people person.
by Denise Woods
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2 Plus 2 Program
2
PLUS
2:
New program would allow
four years of Cowley learning
There is good news for students who
would like to further pursue an education
but do not desire to leave Cowley \ County
Community College. Whether the reason
for remaining at Cowley is monetary, or
a preference to a smaller college, a two-
plus-two plan could make it possible for
education beyond the Associates Degree
to continue here.
Basically, the two-plus-two program
means that a student could continue to at-
tend classes here and receive a four-year
degree without going to a four-year
college.
Dr. Nelson, College president, has been
working with administrators at Pittsburg
State University, and at Wichita State
University where two-plus-two programs
have already been established.
According to Nelson, Dr. Wilson,
president at Pittsburg State University,
"is committed to establishing a two-plus-
two program with Cowley."
Pittsburg, which is 160-175 miles east of
Arkansas City, covers the southeast por-
tion of Kansas and already has two-plus-
two programs established all over the
state.
Wichita State University, located about
60 miles north of Cowley, serves the com-
munity colleges in Pratt, Reno, Butler,
and Cowley counties. However, Nelson
said that although WSU has some
missgivings about the program, the ad-
ministration does not want to indicate any
lack of willingness for the development of
the two-plus-two program. WSU has
assured Nelson that this program is
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need to do to make things work. }}
-Gwen Nelson
something they want to work on.
According to Nelson, in the long run, a
program with Wichita State University
would be much more feesible due to the
distance between Pittsburg State Univer-
sity and Cowley.
A program such as the two-plus-two
could be a boon to the future of Cowley
County Community College. The program
will give the teachers here, who Dr. Nelson
said, "are on par with the instructors at
Pittsburg State" the opportunity to
develop and instruct higher education
courses.
Nelson said the four-year schools are
already convinced of the quality of
education offered at Cowley.
"Wichita State has already told us that
they are strongly recommending their fir-
st two years at Cowley and then go on to
Wichita State," said Nelson. "We've got
programs in Industrial Technology that
they can't duplicate at Wichita State. They
simply can't offer them."
This plan will also attract older retur-
ning students who may desire a four-year
degree, but may have employment or
family obligations that would not allow
them to continue an education if it
required long-distance commuting, or
relocation.
According to Nelson, the program would
also benefit anyone not able to afford the
cost of a four-year university. Ideally, the
courses would cost the same amount per
credit hour as existing courses offered
here.
Nelson, who has been working towards
the establishment of the two-plus-two
program would like to settle any problems
that may surround the commencement of
this plan.
"We're going over to Pittsburg State to
talk with the vice-president of instruction,
the president, the dean of the school and
the department heads," Dr. Nelson said.
"We want to find out what it is we need to
do to make things work."
The program is already in effect in some
Kansas community colleges.
"The schools that have this program
going are the schools in western Kansas
that are doing it with St. Mary's of the
Plains, Ft. Hays," said Nelson. "They're
working with Seward County, Garden City,
Dodge and Colby community colleges. I
don't see why we can't have this program
here at Cowley."
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TOURISM:
Makes big bucks for Kansas
as State's number three industry
"Come to the very heart of America,
where life flows as easily as a babbling
brook and as vibrantly as a raging river.
Kansas is at the core of American life, a
center of attractions," promises the Kan-
sas Department of Travel and Tourism in
their Visitors Guide.
Kansas has never been a "hot spot" for
vacationers, but a study by the United
States Travel Data Center in Washington,
D.C. shows that tourists spent $1.9 billion
in Kansas in 1985. That's not bad for the
"Land of Ahs." In fact it is a 9.7 percent in-
crease over 1984 which beat the national
tourism average of a seven percent in-
crease from 1984 to 1985.
Tourism in Kansas is a creator of jobs.
"Tourism money has generated 42,000
jobs and ranks in the top three money-
making industries in the state," said Ron
Peters, assistant director of Travel and
Tourism, a part of the Kansas Department
of Commerce.
A number of the top attraction getters
are close to the CCCC-AVTS campus.
"From figures that have been sent to our
office, in 1985 the Sedgwick County Zoo,
the Kansas State Fair, the Kansas
Cosmosphere and Discovery Center (both
in Hutchinson), the Topeka Zoo,
Eisenhower Center (Abilene), the
Museum of Natural History at Kansas
University, Old Cow Town (Wichita), and
Boot Hill (Dodge City) are among some of
the most popular attractions in Kansas,"
said Peters.
Spreading the word about Kansas is a
continual process.
"We send out brochures, answer mail
inquiries, place advertisements, and cir-
culate the word about Kansas through
tourist information centers," said Peters.
The Kansas travel brochures are put
together by ad agencies in cooperation
with the Kansas Department of Travel and
Tourism. These guides explain everything
from the state drinking laws to where to go
and how to dress, to costs for entering
state parks.
The Travel and Tourism Department
recognizes the need to market Kansas and
to offer incentives for attracting those who
normally would pass through the state on
their way to somewhere else. That's why
they have developed a promotional cam-
paign called "Linger Longer."
"This is a campaign co-sponsored by the
Coleman Company and the Kansas Depar-
tment of Tourism," said Betty Leonard,
director of the Arkansas City's office of
Convention and Tourism. "It's designed to
build traffic for Kansas hotels, resturants
and attractions. The promotion is directed
toward those who are coming into the state
anyway and we hope it will encourage
them to stay longer."
According to Leonard, if a tourist stops
at any of the for Kansas Tourism booths on
the interstate or comes into any of the
chambers of commerce, they will be given
a coupon book that includes three coupons
for validation. One coupon will be for a
hotel/campground, a second for a
resturant or speciality shop and a third for
an attraction. When a visitor mails in the
three validated coupons they receive a
free Coleman cooler.
"We realize that Kansas is an infant
when it comes to tourism and we're using
this promotion to introduce ourselves to
the tourism world," Leonard said.
The Linger Longer campaign isn't the
state's only attempt at attracting tourists.
Leonard says there is another campaign
directed at motor coach companies.
"We're calling this one 'America's Cen-
tral Park' and for the two years prior to
the National Transportation Association
convention in Kansas City, we'll be sen-
ding the motor coach companies gimmicks
relating picnics and brochures about this
area," she said. "At the convention we'll
host a picnic for 2,000 people. Once again
this is a way for us to introduce ourselves
and Kansas to the motor coach companies
and hopefully they'll begin to include stops
in Kansas on their tours."
Granted, tourism in Kansas is not
generally thought of by Kansans as a
major money maker, but as the State's
number three industry it is important to
the Kansas economy.
"At a time when other industries such as
oil and agriculture are not at their peak or
growing, tourism's continual growth is a
definite help to the economy," said Peters.
Smooth sailing
Sailing enthusiasts find that Kansas lakei are a
perfect spot to te»t their skill and their boats.
Sailing is growing in popularity at near-by Win-
field State Lake, located about 17 miles north of
the College.
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The RocKjs of Ages
That familiar saying "Kansas is soooo
boring" has been repeated often around
campus but a little research into the state
and what it has to offer proves otherwise.
Kansas, as it turns out, is a pretty in-
teresting place. There are enough parks
and assorted points of interest to keep a
person busy every weekend all year long.
Natural land forms, dating back to a time
when the state was covered by a great
ocean, mark the beginning of Kansas sites
to see.
Mushroom Rock State Park-located
seven miles east of Ellsworth off U.S. 40
contains unusual formations that rise out
of the prairie like a cluster of mushrooms.
The formations, composed of Dakota san-
dstone and shale, have been eroded by
weather.
The Kissing Rocks-located on Hell's Half
Acre southwest of Pratt halfway between
Highway 54 and 180, features 20 feet high
formations formed by ancient seas that on-
ce covered Kansas.
Other points of interest located on Hell's
Half Acre include unusual pulpit rocks that
were carved out of soft white sandstone by
rain water, running water, and wind. In
the northern area of this territory, small
canyons are quite usual, and great for pic-
tures.
Rock City, near Minneapolis is known
for its 200 plus well formed sandstone con-
cretions. The formations range from
almost perfect spheres with diameters ex-
ceeding 12 feet, to round forms with
diameters of 8-27 feet.
The land surface at Rock City was once
considerably higher. The sandstone rock
in this area was poorly cemented sand
grains. Water, containing disolved
calcium carbonate which acts as a natural
cement, occured in many areas and con-
tinued to spread outward in all directions.
The spherical bodies that now exist were
formed within the original sandstone
mass, which was eroded by wind, rain, and
running water that lowered the land sur-
face and uncovered the cemented san-
dstone formations.
Monument Rocks, in the Smokey Hill
Valley of western Gove County, were for-
med approximately 800 feet of chalk and
chalky shale that were deposited in the an-
cient Kansas sea. River erosion uncovered
the chalky beds where rain wash, running
water, and wind completed the tran-
sformation of the chalk into bizarre
shapes. At the northern end of the
Monument Rock group, an especially
unusual formation, The Sphynx, can be
found.
Six miles south of Sun City in western
Barber County you can find a natural
bridge formed from gypsum. The bridge is
35-feet wide, 50-feet long, and stands about
12 feet above a stream bed. A cave located
nearby seems more like a tunnel due to an
extrordinary length of 250 feet. The gyp-
sum bridge began as a cave and began to
flow in a northerly direction through the
tunnel opening. The ends of the tunnel
finally retreated, leaving the natural
bridge as it stands today.
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This rock formation, called Castle Rock because
it looks like a castle, is located in eastern Gove
county. (Department of Tourism photo)
The Gypsum Hills, also located in Bar-
ber County, contain colorful buttes and
mesas. The hills here consist of bright red
shales and sandstones that are topped by
white gypsum. Though gypsum is usually
water soluable, under certain conditions
such as the ones found in the Gypsum
Hills, the rock becomes very resistant.
This type of gypsum serves as the cap rock
to such buttes as Twin Buttes found eight
miles west of Medicine Lodge in Barber
County.
Pretty amazing stuff for boring old Kan-
sas. Camping fanatics will appreciate the
fact that many of those places contain
ideal campgrounds that would provide a
weekend of leisurely exploring. The faint
of heart can also enjoy the sites these
areas contain on a simple one-day outing.
Those interested in finding out more
about Kansas and the points of interest the
state has to offer, should stop by the
library.
by Julie Reed
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Wildlife
Mr. Owl is a resident of nearby Chaplin Nature
Center located Northwest of Ark City. The
Nature Center Is one tourist attraction that
students can easily enjoy.
Kansas points of interest
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Fame
Abilene is know as the foremost
tourist center in Kansas. It was
originally a boom town at the
end of the Chisholm Trail. It is
also the hometown of former
President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Eisenhower Center, Museum,
Library, Home and Meditation
Chapel are here. The Museum
has items collected by Ike like a
600 B.C. Greek helmet and a
coronation vase from Queen
Elizabeth.
In addition to a once-
every-two-years
Swiss Festival, Lindsborg
is also near Coronado
Heights, believed to be a
place used by Francisco
Vasquez de Coronado
as a camp site. He was
the first white man to
explore Kansas in 1541.
He sought gold and silver.
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THE CHEROKEE STRIP
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Stairway to strip
This 1893 monument is located South of Ark
City and marks the starting point of the
Cherokee Strip Run. (Photo by Jeff Dieldzic)
Meditation spot
Eisenhower Center, Abiline, is one the more
popular tourist attractions in Kansas and shown
here is the Place of Mediatation. The Center
houses memorabilia of the Eisenhower ad-
minstration and his family.
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Scenic Kansas
Kansas Cosmosphere
& Discovery Center
This unique space center located in Hut-
chinson is the number one tourist at-
traction in Kansas with over 350,000 vistors
each year. The KCDC boasts an Omnimax
theatre that projects 70mm films on a
wraparound 44' tilted dome with a six-
channel sound system.
The KCDC also houses the Hall of Space
that contains over $100 million dollars
wouth of space artifacts including the
largest collection of spacesuits anywhere
in the world. The Hall of Space also has on
display several complete flight-ready
spacecraft including the Mercury, Gemini,
and Apollo Command modules. Another
plus for the Hall of Space is the fact that it
is a hands-on museum.
Visitors can experience the first landing
on the moon via a computerized Lunar
Miodule cockpit, or have questions an-
swered about any astronaut simply by the
touch of a button.
The KCDC also contains a planetarium
the presents live sky lectures each
weekend alsong with their regular
programs. The Kansas Cosmosphere &
Discovery Center offers a fun learning ex-
perience for the whole family.
The Chaplin Nature Center
The Chaplin Nature Center consists of
200 hundred acres of woodlands, prairies,
and streams that lies along the Arkansas
River five miles north-west of Arkansas
City. The CNC has what they call a living
laboratory for visitors to experience
nature by hearing, smelling, seeing,
tasting, and feeling. The CNC offers out-
door conference areas, discovery trails,
guided nature walks, outdoor nature
education activites, family education days
, bird counts, and nature slide programs.
Spacemen
These genuine spacesuits, used by American
astronauts can be seen at the Kansas
Cosmosphere in Hutchinson. The Cosmosphere
has the largest collection of spacesuits in the
world. (Department of Tourism photo)
The Big Well
According to The Guiness Book of World
Records, the world's largest hand-dugwell
can be fornd in Greensburg, Kansas. The
well draws over 3 million visitors every
year, and was once considered the
"engineering marvel of the 1800s." The
cost of building the well in the city of
Greensburg was a whopping $45,000 in
1887. The well is 32 feet in diameter and 109
feet deep, lined with a wall native stone
which was hauled 12 miles from the
Medicine River. The most amazing thing
about the well is the construction method
used by the engineers. The stone wall
casing was built at ground level, and
slowly lowered into the earth as dirt was
removed. The well was used until 1932, and
still has a good supply of water if the need
arose.
Cowtown
Shown here is one of the many tourist sights in
Kansas, the authentically restored Front Street
in Dodge City. During the days of the frontier,
Dodge City was the center of the cattle in-
dustry. (Department of Tourism photo)
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Ringer
Going for the golden ring is a "knight" prac-
ticing for the joust at the Renaissance Festival
held annually in Bonner Springs. (Department
of Tourism photo)
The High Plains Museum
The High Plains Museum located in
Goodland contains a wide variety of
pioneer and Indian artifacts along with a
collection of faum tools and implements
used by the settlers of this area.
This museum also houses a replica of
America's first patented hilicopter which
was built in Goodland in 1910. "The Kansas
Flying Machine" as the hilicopter was
called, was first inspired by a toy called a
Twirly. There is also a 1902 Holzman
chain-drive automobile on display.
The Barlett Arboretum
The Bartlett Arboretum is located in
Belle Plaine just south of Wichita. The ar-
boretum was established in 1910 by Dr.
Walter Bartlett on a 20-acre plot of land
that now contains flowers, plants, and
shrubs from all over the world. The Bar-
tlett Arboretum is the only arboretum of
maturity between the Rocky Mountains
and the Mississippi. The Bartlett is famous
for its "Tulip Time" when the thousands of
tulips planted each year bloom for a few
weeks in spring bringing visitors from
every state and many foreign countries.
The Lee Richardson Zoo
The Lee Richardson Zoo can be found in
110-acre Finnup Park located in Garden
City. Finnup Park also offers one of the
world's largest swinning pools, picnic
areas, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, and
Finney County's Historical Museum. The
zoo itself covers 47 acres of Finnup Park
and houses more than 675 mammals and
birds. Visitors can choose either a driving
or walking tour of the zoo an option not of-
ten available in other zoos. After a stroll
through the grounds you may want to take
a dip in the municipal pool located in Fin-
nup Park which covers about half of a city
block and holds 2.5 million gallons of
water.
by Julie Reed
Over the foils Tni$ waterfall can be seen at Cowley County State Park just east of Arkansas City on Highway 166.
(Department of Tourism photo)
Is This Really Kansas ?
Where in Kansas? A tough question.
What is the most exciting place you have
ever been in Kansas? That question was
asked of 25 Cowley students and the results
were as varied as Kansas itself from east
to west.
One thing was clear, attitudes toward
Kansas were not particularly positive nor
well defined. Students, like much of the
nation, have a tendency to overlook Kan-
sas as an entertainment center.
"What's the most exciting place I've
been in Kansas?" repeated Sheila Ball.
"Everyplace I think of isn't in Kansas ! "
Most of the students' first reactions
were; "In Kansas? Tough question!" or
"Is there a place!"
After much thought they contributed
their perspective answers which were
diverse in every way but one. Students
were not very excited about the exciting
things in Kansas.
The most exciting places in Kansas for
the majority of people interviewed were at
lakes. Lakes are popular for the water-
sports they offer and seclusion for great
parties. Ed Brooks, freshman, comments
on his lake experience.
" It was at Lake Perry near Topeka
during Senior Men's Weekend which en-
tailed a three-day drunken party-
campout...Boy it was exciting 'hiccup.' "
Kansas City came in as a second most
exciting place. People liked it for Worlds of
Fun, Oceans of Fun, Royals baseball (all
of which are actually located on the
Missouri side) and for its senic drives like
sophomore Pam Fritz.
"It was a nice place to just drive
around," she said.
Wichita, located relatively close to the
College came in third for exciting places to
visit. Attractions making the city an ex-
citing spot for Cowley students include the
Kansas Collesium, which is known for its
music concerts and other shows. FantaSea
was also an attraction thought of as ex-
citing for some. Finally, shopping made
Wichita an exciting time.
However, some excitement is closer to
CCCC than Wichita or Kansas City. Arkan-
sas City and Winfield seem to be ideal
spots for entertainment, too. Among those
places cited as a fun place to be was Tiger
Hall with Spud and Danny as at least part
of the major attraction.
Winfield City Lake and Island Park in
Winfield also rated high on local area
places to go.
Mary Dewell, freshman, summed up
student attitudes about Kansas.
" There is a lot of neat stuff around, but
none of it is too exciting."
Even though excitement seems to be
lacking for the students interviewed,
others know there's can be excitement in
just looking for excitement.
by Devon Bonfy
\cademic Challenge
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Buzzer, Quick
Knowing the answer
is only half the battle
Math Wizards, bookworms and history
buffs finally have a chance to put a com-
petitive edge on their knowledge. Instead
of just tutoring, they can compete for
Cowley through Academic Excellence
Challenge.
"Created last year by the State Depart-
ment fo Education for Community
Colleges, Academic Excellence Challenge
shows the excellence in teaching by the
teachers and learning by the students
throughout Kansas Comunity Colleges,"
said Sue Darby, sponsor of the group.
Like sports, Academic Challenge cen-
ters on competition.
"The excellence is demonstrated
through students competing for questions
in humanities, mathmatics, social scien-
ces and natural sciences," said Darby.
"All these categories are broken down
deeper into subjects that are covered on
the junior college level. Last year at Colby,
during Regionals, we found out the
questions were much deeper than we had
anticipated. So, we didn't compete at
state," explained Darby.
Darby says that teamwork is an im-
portant part of the competition.
"Academic Excellence Challenge
requires four starters and one alternate,
however, I would like 12-15 to study and
strive toward these positions," Darby
said.
Striving toward the positions means a lot
of work.
"Practice for Academic Challenge is
when any of the participants can get
together. We drill at least once a day until
the season is over," said Darby. "We held
a dual match practice with Butler and that
helped the team get the feel of the event."
Practicing with team members and
other colleges before hand enables the
team to become quicker and more sure of
their answering ability. During practice,
quickness is acheived by listening for key
words of a question. Immediately buzzing
in and using the time it takes for them to
call the name is the time to formulate the
answer. Using this strategy, the Cowley
team is sure they will have an edge in
quickness.
Currently, growing interest in the
program is apparently encouraging other
Kansas community colleges to get in-
volved.
"Last year 11 teams participated, but
this year, there is a possibility of 17 teams
competing in Kansas. At this time only
public community colleges can participate
in Academic Excellence Challange," said
Darby.
However the interest is growing among
Cowley students for a number of reasons.
The strongest is increasing their
knowledge.
"I figured I would learn more in prac-
ticing in there, than I would have learned
in any other class. I was right," said Tom
Ahrensmeyer, freshman.
There are nine who are participating in
Academic Challenge including: Tom
Ahrensmeyer, Nick Ballarini, Jorita
Crane, Andria Drognaski, Troy Girrens,
Marilyn James, Julie Johnson, James
Lynne, and Tonami Pietilainen. Sponsors
of the team are Darby and Stirnaman.
Chet Logue also helps the sponsors.
The state has four requirements for
team members. First, a member must
have a grade point average of 2.0. Second,
members should be enrolled in at least six
college credit hours. Third, members can
not have accumulated more than 72 credit
hours. And fourth, members must be Kan-
sas community college students.
Quickness is one area the team will work
to develop.
"To improve quickness we use a com-
puter lockout system with buzzers at prac-
tice. This aids in getting rid of hesitating
for the fear of having the wrong answers.
Many times the people who are capable of
doing academic challenge, think they can't
do it. Also, to become a member of the
team requires a lot of time memorizing."
Darby has goals for Academic Ex-
cellence Challenge.
She wants to be able to have 12 -15
students working to make the team; and
she'd like the team to win the state com-
petition. Long term goals include being
able to recruit people to this college to be a
team member when the Academic
Challenge program is developed.
"There are many high school students
who are not athletes or musicians.This
(academic challenge) is their thing and
they excell at it. Academically, they too
can participate in competition. But, we
have to get the program developed," said
Darby.
Finally, the advantages of being a mem-
ber of the Academic Challenge team can
include financial pluses. The first place
prize at the State contest is at least $200
per person. That monetary incentive is in
addition to the rewards learning brings
and to the association with the other team
members.
"I've never been around that many in-
telligent people in my life," said Ahren-
smeyer. "It's scary sometimes."
by Denise Woods
Brain power
Buzzer clenched in the lefthand, Marilyn James
is ready to answer questions that come her way
during practice. The team practiced in the
micro computer mathematics lab in 209A Galle-
Johnson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
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Fast Food Frenzy
Behind the Grill
What om I doing here?
The salad bar is at its peak of perfection.
The green kale leaves surround each bowl
filled to the top with delicious vegetables
and fruits. The lettuce is so green and crisp
that it glistens with freshness. The work
has been tedious but a salad bar master-
piece has been created.
Suddenly a noise is heard. A noise that
sends a chill down the spine of the weary
salad bar attendant. It is the noise of many
cars mercilessly filling up the small
parking lot. Screaming children, frantic
parents, a general cross-section of
American culture cajol around the cash
register. Their savage eyes rake with in-
decent lust over the salad bar just created.
The masterpiece is about to be plundered.
They appear like beasts who haven't
eaten for three days. The ungrateful
customers huddle around the defenseless
salad bar and begin to dismantle its con-
tents. All the attendant can do to this grave
injustice is stand erect with a moist towel
in one hand and watch.
The smoke clears revealing a pitiful
sight. The mushrooms have switched
positions with the peas and the carrots are
in the green peppers, not to mention that
the pineapple is on the floor. In fact, the en-
tire salad bar is in a complete state of
disarray. Calgon can't take him away now,
there's work to be done. As the customers
seat themselves he is forced to stare a big
project in the face. The salad bar must be
restored.
It's a typical scene that's replayed day
after day in the life of a fast food salad bar
attendant. People undoing what's been
created for people. There are three groups
who are the source of both sorrow and joy
for the fast food employee.
The first is the customer, as mentioned
above in the salad bar incident. The per-
fect customer is someone who is friendly,
courteous, and above all, understanding
when the operations of a business don't
happen to run smoothly. If there is ever
such a creature, this writer would like to
know. Currently, he doesn't think they
exist.
Then there are the ones with all the an-
swers, the ones with the power, the ones
who are constantly cracking the old whip
that keeps employees in line. Managers
are funny sometimes. Maybe not "funny"
as in humorous or witty but rather, in the
things they do. After all, they are the ones
responsible for making sure all goes well.
But, there are times when too many
managers are present all at once. All that
is supposed to be going well, ends up going
nowhere.
For example, one night I was instructed
to tidy up the salad bar after it had been
virtually devoured by customers. Without
uttering a single complaint, I began my
assigned duty. And lo, I was approached
by a second manager.
"I need you to make a pot of chili for me
right now," he grunted.
Totally confused and on the edge of
bewilderment, I stopped the salad bar
project to begin on the chili. Fifteen
minutes later, work on the salad bar
resumed. But, much to my dismay, the fir-
st manager was waiting for me. I was not
greeted with "Layne, you're doing a swell
job" or "Gosh, I wish everyone worked as
hard as you."
Instead, I was accosted with "What have
you been doing? ! We don't have all night! "
It's times like these when I remind myself
that death by strangulation is against the
law. Sometimes communication between
management can do wonders where ESP
has failed them.
Also, another fault in managers is the
realism of power. They are in control, they
hold the reigns of power and sometimes
this fact of life is the nerve center of
aggravation for an employee. It's
aggravating because many times the em-
ployee is deprived of making decisions or
judgements that affect no one, but himself.
For me, nothing was left to the
imagination and self initation was just a
waste of time. I can remember one in-
stance where I was getting ready to take a
greasy pan to the sink to be washed. Just
when I thought the coast was clear, one of
my omnipresent managers approached
my and said " You'd better take that back
to be washed." Really?! Are you kidding
me? What a wonderful idea ! The idea to
wash something dirty and make it clean
again... wish I had thought of it.
Oh, but please don't get me wrong. I
don't think my managers are
unreasonable and disorganized all of the
time. I would just hate to be there if the
building caught fire.
The interrelations between fellow em-
ployees can make or break a business. If
everyone likes each other the business
could run smoothly. On the same token, if
everyone hates each other problems are
certain to arise. But, if you get a mixture
of both then it's just plain interesting. I
hold a very interesting job to say the least.
I have met a wide variety of people
through various jobs, some strange, some
sane, some perverted and others who
weren't really sure what they were. It's in-
teresting to note that most employees will
usually stick together in a crisis. The mad
fury of a noon rush brings a crew together.
Each pejson has a similar goal; meet the
wants of the customer. The relationship
between employees is also strengthened
by the perverbial "grapevine." Whether it
be spread gossip, spreading gossip, an-
nouncing petty grips about the job, or
keeping life-threatening secrets away
from the boss, the grapevine serves its
purpose as an instrument to bond mem-
bers of the staff.
I find it amusing that this story is titled
"Behind the grill." Life in fast-food moves
so quickly that sometimes holding one
position and one position only, can be im-
possible. In one evening's time I can be the
guy who makes your hamburger, creates
your salad bar, and wipes off your table.
Let's face it: I'm everywhere! I am the life
creater of your entire meal experience,
treat me niely.
It's 10 o'clock, and as the last of the
customers prepare to leave, the salad bar
attendant breathes a sigh of relief. But, on
each face of each departing person is the
look of a job well done. "Until tomorrow,"
their whimsical expressions beam.
As Antietam was to the civil war, the
poor salad bar was the most destructive of
all the battles fought. The final
organization of this ever popular at-
traction will leave the salad bar with one
night's peaceful rest. The salad bar has •
resolved itself to the fact that this same
savagery will take place tomorrow. But,
who cares?
But, who cares? There will always be
somebody there to recreate it, won't
there?
by Layne AAoore
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Salad Daze
Layne Moore prepares the Wendy's
salad bar for another day of massive
destruction. Moore says his job can
become frustrating because patrons1
have little feeling for the results of his
work. (Photo by Jeff Dxeidzic)
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Parlez-vous Francais?
By the end of the semester some Cowley
students may be answering "Oui " to that
question. For the first time in recent
years, Cowley will offer a course in con-
versational French.
It's been nearly 10 years since Cowley of-
fered a French class. According to Dean of
Instruction Walt Mathiasmeier, there was
a course in conversational French several
years ago as part of the night program that
was also taught by extension in the Oxford
high school.
Cowley has offered German, Spanish
and even Russian in past years but no
French because of the lack of qualified in-
structors until Paul Stirnaman, who will
teach the class, was hired.
During Stirnaman's interview ,
Mathiasmeier asked if he could teach a
French class and would he be interested,
should there be student interest, and there
is. Twelve people enrolled in the class this
spring which, according to Stirnaman, is a
good size for a beginning foreign language
class.
Besides a lack of qualified instructors
being a key factor in there being no French
class, there weren't many people in-
terested in taking the course.
"We just haven't had the demand for it
(French)," said Mathiasmeier. "Why the
change now? Stirnaman is the first
teacher in several years with a good
foreign language background."
Teaching French is no new experience to
Stirnaman. He taught French on the high
scnool level for 19 years. The college cour-
se will be basically the same as the high
school course but the college students will
be expected to study more, Stirnaman
says.
The class will be an introductory course
with the primary emphasis on con-
versation. Stirnaman plans to put the
student in hypothetical situations where
they must speak French. Situations like
being arrested and put in jail in France
and ordering from a French menu are
designed to meet Stirnaman's objective of
getting students to think in French.
"Once they come to me and tell me
they've had a dream in French, then I
&{* Once they come to me and tell me
they've had a dream in French, then I
know they've grasped onto it. 9 9
know they've grasped onto it," Stirnaman
said.
Some of the things he will use in class as
learning aids will be tapes of native con-
versation and slides of France. After three
visits to France, Stirnaman has a wealth of
personal material he can bring to the class
and that will help him teach about the
culture and customs of France and about
some of the French literature.
Stirnaman feels that learning a foreign
language helps students to understand
their own language better. That is one
reason Chris Stover has enrolled in the
class.
"I think learning a foreign language
helps us understand our own language bet-
ter. I took (French) because I think a
foreign language should be a requirement
to graduate from high school as well as
postsecondary schools," Stover said.
Stover, who plays the tuba claimed he
also enrolled in the French class in order
to loosen his tongue so he can become a
better musician.
Kristi Adams thinks learning a foreign
language, primarily French, will help her
in her career goal of becoming a foreign
correspondent.
"I'm taking French because I plan on
traveling as a journalist and I figure it
might be helpful to be able to talk people.
Also, it wasn't offered at my high school
and I've always wanted to learn to speak
another language," explained Adams.
by Stephanie Brunner
La C/asse de Francais
Conversational French is a new class offered at
Cowley. Paul Stirnaman, instructor, uses a
practical approach to learning the language by
teaching students how to function in social
situations like ordering from menus and at-
tending plays. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic)
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According to Webster's New World Dic-
tionary, algebra is "a branch of
mathematics using positive and negative
numbers, letters, and other systematized
symbols to express and analyze the
relationship between concepts of quantity
in terms of formulas and equations."
This sounds like a wizard's spell to turn
princes into frogs. The meaning itself is in-
dicative of the confusion involved with
algebra.
For many students, algebra is a night-
mare from which waking is impossible.
The avalanche of number^ and letters
combine to give innocent math students
headaches of great proportion. All this
pain and suffering might make people
drop algebra, but the cold hard fact is that
students need College Algebra to graduate
with an Associate of Arts degree from
Cowley County Community College and
Area Vocational Technical School.
Cowley is one of only a handful of Kansas
community colleges that require College
Algebra for the Associate of Arts degree,
and while algebra remains a requirement
at Cowley, some four-year schools don't
list it as a requirement for several of their
majors.
According to Smith, some four-year
schools require an ACT math score of 20
before a student can enroll in College
Algebra or they may require a 100 level
math course like K-State's "Mathematics,
It's Form and Impact," which uses an an
ACT math score of 25 as a pre-requisite.
According to the college catalogs at the
University of Kansas and Kansas State
University, there are selective majors
which require only "Topics in Math" or
another 100 level math course.
To the student struggling in a math cour-
se here, it is alarming to note that a com-
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munity college requires College Algebra
for graduation, while the state's prominent
four-year school's are accepting basic
math courses for graduation in a number
of areas.
"There are some areas that don't
require College Algebra to get a degree,"
said Smith. "When you get into the fine ar-
ts areas they may not require it butwhen
you get into the technical areas, College
Algebra is still required. Emporia State
will allow students to take Intermediate
Algebra for a number of their programs.
It's important that a student be familiar
with the catalog of the college he wants to
transfer to so they know what that school's
requirements are."
Danny Snow holds his head in frustration as he
attempts to solve an algebra problem. Many
student struggle with math though nobody
seems to know why. (Photo by Wayne Got-
tstine)
In some cases the College Algebra
requirement has meant that students in-
tending to receive an Associate of Arts
degree from Cowley, leave with that
requirement unmet and the degree un-
completed.
"I can't say for sure, but I think there
were about 10 or so students who didn't
receive their AA degrees last year because
of the College Algebra requirement," said
Smith. "On several of occasions the
students will go on to a four-year school
and take College Algebra because they
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On Foot
Getting Around
Driving Walking In Between
Burning shoe leather may be the only
way for some on foot college students to
get around.
Not only is there a delima with dorm
students but also with those students who
choose not to live in the dorms.
Ark City lacks a public bussing or taxi
service available so those who are seeking
a higher education but the family wheels
aren't at the college so the student must
rely on the next best thing; foot power. Of
course-not to forget the old bum a ride
trick.
The opinion of most students is the same.
Without a car to get around, college life is
somewhat bad.
According to Henri Chatman "I don't
like to walk too much. You can get where
you want to go when you want to go if you
have a car."
Beth Nilles sees the walking situation as
much a problem as Chatman. "I can't
always go where I want to go. I either have
to walk or don't go or scrounge a ride from
my friends."
Well it is definitely narrowed down to
walk, find a ride or don't go.
How do these students then cope with
getting back and forth from their family
home to their dorm home?
Susanna Hewitt makes it sound so easy.
"I just get a ride from students who live in
Wellington."
Reebok Walk
Steve Bratcher, Tom Ahrensmeyer, Chad
Minor, Kevin Durham, and Nick Ballarini
represent the college students who resort to
their Reeboks for transportation to
school. (Photo by Jeff Dzeidzic)
Although she makes it sound like no
problem; for some it really can be a
problem.
Nilles explains "I have some friends in
my area that I get a ride with. I go home
when they go home or elso I'm here."
Thanks to the staff at the school, those
who rely on the airplane as a mode of tran-
sportation from home and back can rely on
a ride to the airport from someone at the
college.
For Chatman his coach provides him
transportation to and from the airport.
All of these are problems for students
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walk, don't go, or
scrounge a ride
from my friends. "
vho are at the school and on foot. These
ire only a few who are actually beating
lown the pavement to get to the store,
school, doctor etc...
The feeling of most students was that
•ight now the winter weather was too cold
or walking.
Hewitt explains "I usually freeze to
ieath and walk to school. I have a problem
vith being late to class."
For dorm students though the winter
veather has hit; soom spring days will be
lere and walking won't be so bad because
)f the snow; walking will jsut be bad
jecause studnts are on foot and having to
valk to get where they want to go.
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The alarm goes off and people jump into
the shower to prepare for the long drive to
school. Many people carpool, others drive
that stretch of road alone. It's all part of
commuting and commuting is a fact of life
for Cowley students and staff.
"Basically it's the closest school," said
Ron Dixon, who commutes from Caldwell
daily. "To go to school I have to commute
and Cowley has my programs. There's no
college in Caldwell."
Like Dixon, many commuters have
families and homes in other towns, and
have to travel to get to campus.
Naoma Sawyer commutes because, "I
live in Oxford and that's my home."
Many commuters are first time fresh-
men right out of high school.
"I figured it would be cheaper to drive
back and forth instead of finding a place or
staying in the dorms," said Bobby Stout,
Winfield freshman.
Many commuters run into problems
driving back and forth to school. Many can
carpool, but a difference in schedules
creates problems.
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In fact, there are a large number of
problems that concern commuting studen-
ts.
"Bad weather is a problem and car
problems are another. I live in the country
and we have a problem with the road drif-
ting shut and then in the spring we have
floods," said Sawyer.
Other problems and frustrations deal
with keeping the vehicle going. For Joel
Goyer, Udall freshman, commuting spells
expense.
Some would maintain that those
problems are minimal compared to
others.
"The road. I'm to the point I may not go
next semester because of the road. It has
my car all torn up," said Dixon.
Students aren't the only ones facing
commuting problems. Larry Schwintz and
Sue Darby are teachers who also commute
toCCCC.
However, Larry Schwintz a Agriculture
Business teacher doesn't mind his daily
drive from north of Winfield.
"I don't mind it," he said. "It's not any
further than people driving to work in
Wichita or people driving from one side of
Wichita to the other."
"I have to leave before my family leaves
for school and I have to make sure that the
kids are up and are around before I leave.
They also get home before I get home."
Darby also has some travel related
problems too. "The first year I taught here
I had a flat tire." Even though this may
seem like a minor problem Darby also has
her share of major problems. "I trade cars
a lot!"
by Michelle Bair
On the road again
Facing the road every morning at 4 a.m., Larry
Schwintz travels to CCCC to teach his computer
and agri-business courses. (Photo by Wayne
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Homecoming
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Homecoming.
Scheduled for Feb. 14, Homecoming
made Valentine's Day a memorable one
for the Tigers.
Both Cowley teams won their game. The
Lady Tigers wrapped up the Jayhawk
East Conference title, and the men won
their fifth straight game to keep their
playoff hopes alive.
The women tallied an easy 67-38 victory
and Head Coach Linda Hargrove felt the
girls played well.
"They played a pretty good game. We
didn't play as hard the second half, we
mostly practiced the things we needed to
work on for the road," Hargrove said.
Hargrove said she usually didn't like
Homecoming games because of the ten-
sion the girls feel, when one or more are up
for queen. But this year, she said, things
weren't as bad as usual.
"Janine (Wells) and Kim (Marx) didn't
let the pressure get to them," said
Hargrove.
The Cowley men beat Allen County with
an exciting rally late in the game and a 96-
87 final score. The game was the fifth
straight win for the Tigers and kept them
in the playoff race.
Head Coach Ron Murphree said his men
played the way he likes them to play.
"I think it was our best performance of
the year as a whole, when you consider
both ends of the floor, offense and defense.
Our performance reflects the im-
provement of the team throughout the
year," he said.
Crowning of the Homecoming King and
Queen took place during halftime of the
men's game.
Sophomore Beth Nilles, Andale, was
crowned Queen by Kris Sparks-Dishman,
the 1986 queen. Nilles was nominated by
Tiger Action Club. Newton sophomore
Troy Girrens was crowned King by College
President Dr. Gwen Nelson. Girrens was
nominated by Kansas Home Economics
Student Section.
The other queen finalists were Debbie
Houbaugh, Braman, Okla. sophomore;
April Houston, Arkansas City freshman;
Janine Wells, Goddard sophomore; and
Kim Marx, Mt. Hope sophomore.
King finalists were Robert Burton,
Wichita sophomore; Chet Logue, Arkan-
sas City sophomore; Ed Brooks, Topeka
sophomore; and Danny Snow Burden
sophomore.
Another highlight of the evening was the
return of last year's king, Joey Wilson as
the Tiger mascot.
About 200 people attended the dance held
in the Recreation Building following the
games which featured DJ Mike Conners.
"The dance turned out real nice," said
Todd Ball, sophomore. "It was a good
change to see people dressed up instead of
dressed down and the decorations and food
were good. The only thing lacking was a
little country music from the DJ."
by Stephanie Brunner
Chet Logue
A non-traditional candidate
Stereotype definitions of homecoming
candidates usually conjure up images of
nervous girls in gorgeous dresses and
young men who have traded in their faded
501s and sweat shirts for tuxedos. For
Homecoming 1987 there was one exception
to this regular picture, a 45 year-old male
candidate.
Chet Logue was nominated by the
Traditional Non Traditional student group
and that nomination brought a whole new
experience for him.
"I was extremely pleased to be
nominated and make it to the top five,"
said Logue. "It was the first time I had
ever worn a tuxedo or been to a prom type
of dance."
It might have been Logue's first formal
dance, but the man certainly had style on
the dance floor. Logue could be seen
twirling with queen candidate April
Houston, eight-year old "Flashdance"
imitator Missy Tidwell, and many others.
He may have danced himself into the hear-
ts of those at the dance, but no dancing was
required to gain the love of his family.
Again the image of a typical candidate is
blown. Logue has three sons, ages 25, 24,
and 17 as well as four gandchildren.
Logue did fit one angle of the candidate
image. He was proud to have been in-
volved.
"I'm really pleased that Troy (Girrens)
got King," Logue said. "He's a super good
kid. I mean, a super young man."
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Putting on final touches
Party prepartions
Decorating for the big dance, Paul Nash and
Justin Woodward put together the bridge that
served as the entry way to the dance. (Photo by
Wayne Gottstine)
What used 9,000 of crepe paper, 432
balloons, four strands of white lights, 500
feet of wire, and at least 32 feet of wood?
The 200 people who attended the 1987
Homecoming Dance, Feb. 14, probably
had little difficulty answering the
question.
Earlier that Saturday, 20 students spent
the day in the Recreation Building putting
together the atmosphere for the evening.
"We had a good group working. They got
in there and really got to it," said Forest
Smith, Student Government Association
sponsor. "We had fun. I was so sore and
stiff the next day from decorating, I
thought I couldn't move."
There were several times when the
decorators' nerves tensed because there
seemed to be more to do than there was
time to do it.
First, a Jazzercise class occupied the
building until 10:30 a.m. so the group
couldn't get in until mid morning. To make
good use of the time, they went to the In-
dustrial Technology building to blow up
the balloons.
Then, the helium balloons were tran-
sported to the Rec Building in five large
trashbags tied together by a rope. Im-
mediately, the five bags were loosely tied
to a table to await attention later. Before
anyone knew it, the helium balloons star-
ted floating to the ceiling. Futile, attempts
were made to catch the balloons as they
reached the ceiling. Finally Smith climbed
the tallest ladder, stood on his tip toes and
reached for the dangling rope to bring the
balloons down.
"It was pretty bizarre watching. Forest
was reaching for the balloon on that tall
ladder. It was funny to hear "Put" (Linda
Puntney, public relations director)
moaning 'Oh, no' in a little, bitty voice.
Yet, scary in case Forest should fall off the
ladder, cause he really had to stretch. But
he got them, so what a deal," said Laura
Moore, freshman.
Attendance at the dance was good, too.
"I would say it was the best attended
dance in a long time," said Smith. "I think
the students had a fun time and the pur-
pose was for the students to have fun."
"I would like to give special thanks to
Mandy Puntney, and to Marcy Patrick for
helping us so much and for letting us get
into the building to fill the balloons, Mr.
Justice for the use of helium, and Danny
Fisk and Phil Campbell for making the
columns for the bridge, and to Ken Hines
who helped keep things working. It was a
lot of extra work for everyone but we had
good help."
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The Empire Theater of Cowtown is an
experience of the past culture of Wichita.
It's obvious when you enter the late 1800s
styled dining room and feel it when you sit
down to fully absorb the interior decor of
this fine establishment.lt didn't take much
imagination to set my clock back 100 years
and that made dining pleasant and ex-
citing.
It was a sit-down country style dinner
with country style entrees to match. Coun-
try fried chicken was the main course
sharing the plate with green beans,
mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits,
accompanied by a rich chicken gravy.
The meal was one of which you would ex-
pect at Grandma's on Sunday. The chicken
was delicious by any standard. It was
breaded with a blanket of fine, light crust.
I grant it may have been under done, but
not enough to cause concern. I lost control
of all my inhibitions after the first piece
and ended up eating eight pieces of
Cowtown Dinner Theatre
chicken. I realize that is enough to build a
whole chicken but somehow it didn't seem
like it.
And yes, I did eat all of my green beans.
Most green beans are mushy with no
flavor but these were different. These
were butter-flavored and crispy instead of
mushy. The beans were enhanced by
bacon which made them pretty tasty.
The mashed potatoes were of good con-
sistency and went well with the chicken
gravy which was thick and full of chicken
flavor.
I especially liked the biscuits which were
light and flaky. Hot biscuits with
strawberry preserves are just as good as
dessert to me. So I was content with what I
had and didn't order dessert.
The meal was served with a choice of
tea, lemonade or upon special request,
mixed drinks. I chose lemonade which tur-
ned out to be watery and tasteless, a cheap
imitation.
Both my guests and I were impressed by
our waiter; maybe not with his service,
but with his good humor and wit. He char-
med us into having a good time and we
only had to call for him once, just once !
I liked the Empire House for its delight-
ful decor, which I rated a 10, and its
pleasant atmosphere. The food, rated
eight, was good basic food but nothing ex-
tra special. Service, rated 9, was im-
peccable at the Empire theatre and our
waiter should find an agent. The check
tallied $12.15 which included an all-you-
can-eat chicken dinner and the show. The
Empire Theatre earned a nine overall and
is worth the trip to Cowtown for a special
treat.
Cowtown Dinner Theatre
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Loud applause, screams, boos, hisses
and soft sighs, with your hand placed over
your heart of course, are all ingredients of
a perfect melodrama. They're also East to
Alaska or There's No Place Like Nome,
currently playing at Cowtown in the Em-
pire Theatre.
Once the audience found their seats and
nimbled on a few kernals of buttered pop-
corn (which is an appropriate snack in the
"meller-drammer" style) they were
treated to a few rousing choruses of "Wait
'Til the Sun Shines Nellie," and "I'm
Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover."
Once the music merrymaking was out of
the way, the real fun began. The audience
was introduced to the melodrama charac-
ters for the first time and then the corny
show began.
In traditional melodrama style, four
main characters a hero, heroine, a villian
and a vamp, told the story.
Mike Roark played the brave and noble
hero, Stainless Steele, who was always
there to protect the heroine's pride. Ac-
cording to Cowtown sources, after the
close of East to Alaska, he plans to go to
his uncle's farm in Florida to raise
Kleenex.
Diane Roach, a newcomer to Cowtown,
played the perfect heroine, Lilac Valen-
tine. Sweet, innocent and of a sugar-sweet
temperment that would become un-
bearable if it had to be long endured, she
played her part well.
Chuck Olson, a veteran of the Cowtown
Theatre, played the evil villian, Dutch
Chocolate, to the hilt. One could never
forget his twisting moustache and his long
dark cape.
Cindy Summers, another veteran of
Cowtown, played the sleazy vamp, ap-
passionata von climax. Her ever-moving
hips would make any real man howl and
become seasick at the same time.
Other cast members included Angie
Geer as Agnes Dalrymple, a elderly
woman from Kansas (pronounced "cans-
ass") and Kerry H. Thomas as Alaska Al,
a bartender in the mountains of Alaska.
After the melodrama had ended and a
15-minute intermission had been taken,
cast members came back out onto the
stage and presented "a 1920s radio hour,"
musical review of songs of the 1920's.
by John Dalton
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Cowtown characters
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starred in the production "East to Alaska or
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Album Review
Wayne's Picks
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Europe.
The Final Countdown is an innovative
new heavy metal album in the rock scene.
They use synthesizers better than any
other heavy metal band has some time.
Europe has a distinctive classical
backround which shows up in most of the
tracks on the album. They have a hot
guitarist who really grabs you're at-
tention. The lead singer doesn't have an
original voice but it's perfect for what
Europ&is trying to accomplish.
The not spots on the album are "The
Final Countdown," "Carrie," and "Nin-
ja." The Final Countdown opens the album
with strong keyboards and hot guitars. It's
a serious rocker to get things motivated.
"Carrie" is a strong emotional ballad. It
proves that band has writing and musical
ability. "Ninja" displays some good
classical guitar licks and strong up-beat
rhythms.
The Final Countdown, in my opinion, is a
good album to collect, for anyone. It's
mellow heavy metal almost anyone can
stomach. The productions are polished. It
sounds as if Europe took their time to
make it a hot album.
George Thorogood Live
Even though I'm a George Thorogood
fan, I admit I'm a bit disappointed in the
album. George has the reputation of being
a hot live performer but this album doesn't
reflect that. He sounds a bit ruched as if
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he's in a hurry to end the show. I was truly
disgusted at his version of "Bad to the
Bone." This version was sloppy, to fast
and just not performed well at all. It soun-
ded like a bad garage band.
Although there was some simply
horrible parts on the album, there were a
few hot spots. Namely, "Who do you
Love". Lonesome George Thorogood
knocked this one out with shear perfection,
displaying his "bad as hell" attitude. It's a
pretty good song to start the album, but it's
all down hill from there.
George Thorogood Live isn't exactly
what I expected from Lonesome George. If
he would have taken his time on this, he
could have had a hot album. __
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Being the Tiger mascot is not an easy
job. Ask freshman Wes Porter, he knows.
During basketball games, Porter cheers
with the spirit squad, tries to raised the
spirit of the crowd and supports the team
while wearing a full Tiger costume in-
cluding a head that ways some 10 pounds.
Porter tried out for the Tiger position to
"have some fun."
"I just heard they needed somebody to
do it and I though it would be fun," he said.
Having other mascots to pick on makes
the role even more fun.
"There's only been two mascots that
I've seen from other colleges," Porter
said."The one from Coffeyville was real en
joyable. Ed (Brooks) knew the guy so we
went to the bathroom and talked about
what we were going to do. It was fun con-
sidering you know the person and you
know what they have planned."
The other mascot Porter has run into
was a different story.
"I could tell she was female by her voice
and the stuff she did," he said. "When I hit
here, she yelled at me and told me not to
hit her again."
There's no doubt Porter is having a good
time but he says the spirit squad can make
or break his mood.
"It depends on how the cheerleaders are
acting," he said. "I mean, if they're not in-
to things, it's hard for me to get into it,
too."
Obviously the Tiger mascot needs to be
enthusiastic and energetic but that's not
all.
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Everyone expects me to be like Joey
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Never let them see you sweat
Wes Porter gladly looses his cool as he takes a
break from the costume sauna of the Tiger suit.
Porter has been the Tiger mascot all year and
says it's a job that's tougher than fans might
think. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
"You've got to be crazy and have a sense
of humor and you've got to be able to think
things up fast," Porter said.
Being the Tiger also requires Porter to
attend all of the home and away games
and practice with the spirit squad each
day. The job takes a lot of Porter's time,
but he doesn't seem to mind.
"I have enough time to do about
everything I want to," said Porter. "If I
don't, I make time."
Porter took over the job this year after
Joey Wilson, who held the spot last year,
graduated. He enjoys almost all of the
aspects of being the mascot.
"It's a lot of fun doing it," said Porter. "I
get kind of excited before the game to see
what's going to happen."
However, not everything about the job
appeals to Porter.
"There is one thing I don't like about it,"
said Porter. "Everyone expects me to be
like Joey!"
Porter has only one thing to say to
anyone who might be interested in trying
out for the Tiger position in the future.
"It's hot!" said Porter. "Be able to
withstand heat."
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On the Bench
On *7&£ Senck
On the bench, riding the pine, or splinter
patrol. No matter how you say it, it means
the same thing. Being in the game, without
being in the game.
What's it like to sit on the bench? Well,
when you're a starting player and are on
the bench taking a breather, it's hard to
watch someone else playing your position,
making the big gains and losses, while you
sit out of breath and unable to help. You
know full well that you don't have any con-
trol over what is unfolding in front of your
eyes, and that you won't until you get back
into the game, so come on coach, put me
in.
If you start the game on the bench, it's a
little easier to adjust to riding the pine.
Mostly, you accept your role as a reserve,
and look forward to making your con-
tribution whenever you can. You comfort
yourself with the knowledge that you are
helping the cause.
And you are. According to the both
men's basketball Coach Ron Murphree
and Lady Tiger's Coach Linda Hargrove, a
strong bench is an integral element of a
winning basketball team.
"Anytime you play in a conference as
tough as we have here in Kansas it's essen-
tial to have a good strong bench," says
Murphree. "If you don't have good bench
play you're not going to win very many
ball games, and that's true of any com-
petitive program."
Hargrove's Lady Tigers — as this issue
goes to press — are ranked tenth in the
nation in women's basketball, and have
wrapped up first place in their conference,
the Jayhawk East Division, with two
regular games remaining. She said that
having a deep bench is largely responsible
for the team's outstanding showing.
"Having a bench as deep as ours has
been a big factor in our success this year.
We've got got ten girls who can go in and
come out of a game without any real loss of
talent, and that makes a big difference,"
says Hargrove.
The Cowley men's team, although they
are a very young squad with freshman out-
numbering the sophomores two to one, are
also having a good year, and as of now they
are battling it out with teams from Cof-
feyville and Allen County for a spot in the
playoffs. The Tigers, like the women, have
found much of their success in sub-
stitution. Murphree changes lineups con-
stantly, making up for what the Tigers
lack in size and experience by utilizing the
right players at th right times.
"That's one of the key factors that any
coach has to consider — and it's maybe a
luxury to some coaches. Keeping your best
Gol-ah-AAighty
Coach Murphree registers his disgust at a
referee's call during a home game against
Johnson County. Referees were an agitation to
the coach all season long. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
On the bench
Reacting to play on the court, Coach Linda
Hargrove puts a little emotion into the game.
Hargrove often relieves tension with lollipops
and sunflower seeds. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Thumbs up
players for the situation in the game and
proper substitution from the bench is very
important to a winning program," says
Murphree.
But the bench is not just a place for those
players who aren't in the game to rest up.
The bench is also used as a tool by the
coaches in teaching and motivating their
team. For the reserve player, especially
Head Coach Linda Hargrove explains the new
defensive plan for the Lady Tigers
during a time-out. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
n the Bench
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the one with aspirations ot being more next
season, the bench is an open classroom for
learning. And when a coach has
disiplinary problems with a player, a
vacation on the bench can be a less than
cheerful reminder of who's in charge.
And benches have personalities and
moods. The two Cowley programs provide
a telling contrast in the different styles a
coach can bring to his job and his team.
For example, the Lady Tiger's bench is
quiet, always enthusiastic, confident, and
above all, well behaved. Hargrove says
that the Cowley women "try to keep a
Celebration
Ed Faison, Derrick Young, Macon Porchia and
Mike Armster enjoy a moment of excitement as
victory is imminent against Kansas City Kansas
Community College. (Photo by Julie March)
fairly sane level of emotion."
"I'd say that from a coaching standpoint
our approach in the women's progaram is
very middle of the road. We don't sit there
and not say a word throughout the whole
game like some coaches, but we don't
scream the whole time either," Hargrove
says.
On the other hand, the bench on the
men's team is anything but quiet. The
Tigers' bench is cocky, determined, proud,
unbending, and agitated, making them a
(Continued on page 41)
Time Out
Head Coach Ron Murphree proposes new
strategies as the Cowley Basketball team looks
on. Timeouts may be a break for the fans, but
on the Tiger sideline the tension continues to
be intense. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
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Women's Basketball
Basketball: Winning Women
The Lady Tigers, ranked 10th in the
nation, with a 23-3 record overall, and a 11-
1 conference record at presstime, are
headed for the playoffs.
The Homecoming victory over Allen
County cinched the Lady Tigers a spot in
the playoffs and the Conference title.
Taking time out of her busy schedule to
reflect on the season, Head Coach Linda
Hargrove mulled over several topics about
her team.
"The team I've had this year has been
great. I've said it all year, and it's true, the
sophomores on this team are the best in
the conference," she said.
That's a statement that comes with sup-
port.
"Everyone has played real well. Pam
Fritz has been great scoring and reboun-
ding. Ramona Ricketts leads the team in
rebounds, while Latricia Fizgerald and
Fawn Anderson have been great dishing
out assists," said Hargrove. "Also, don't
forget Angie Dulohery's good outside
shooting, that opened up the inside game.
And Arneetrice Cobb has played well at
times in her first year at Cowley."
How was the competition?
"One thing I've noticed this year is that
parity really hit the league. Every team
has and had the chance to beat any team
on any given night," Hargrove said.
"Johnson County was the toughest team
in our conference. Crowder, Allen County
and a much improved Neosho were really
tough. Also, K.C.( Kansas City Community
College) was tough as usual. Especially,
when we played there," she said.
There were surprises in the competition,
too.
"Independance really surprised me with
the fact that they didn't play well together,
had very little depth and Dede Parker
leaving their program really hurt them.
The weakest team in our Conference was
Ft. Scott," Hargrove continued.
Wednesday night road trips have been
an inconvenience for the team all season
but some trips are more difficult than
others.
With the regular season over, the team
looked toward playoffs and a new playoff
system.
"It's the first year for this new format.
The top four teams from the East, West,
and Independant conferences are seeded
in a twelve team tourney. The top four *
seeds get byes, then they play their first
playoff game at home. The final eight
teams play in Wichita at Friends Univer-
sity, and the final winner goes on to
Nationals inSentatbia, Miss."
Heading into the playoffs nationally
ranked, and with a shot at Nationals, you
can bet Coach Hargrove is pleased with
the season. But, she's building for next
season, too.
" Next year everyone involved with
women's basketball in Kansas will know
about Arneetrice Cobb. She'll be 'all
everything.' And right now, I'm recruiting
10 to 12 new players for next year. I'm con-
centrating on Topeka, Wichita, and the
Ark Valley League," she said.
She's also hoping for fan support.
"In the playoffs, and next season, I hope
we continue to get the excellent support of
the Ark City people," said Hargrove.
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It is not often you meet a person who can
compete successfully in three college spor-
ts. Angie Dulohery, sophomore, has been a
key team member in volleyball, basket-
ball, and Softball.
The 1985 Campus High School graduate
came to Cowley last year on a basketball
scholarship, but that's not her favorite
sport.
"I'm here on a basketball scholarship,"
she said, "but I enjoy playing softball
more.
Dulohery also participated in volleyball
for one season.
"She played a sub roll on the team, and
she had very good fundamentals, "said
Coach Linda Hargrove.
Dulohery's family is also athletically in-
clined.
"My brother, Jeff, is in high school and
participates in basketball, baseball, and
cross country," said Dulohery.
Athletics has been a big part of her
school life but teaching has probably been
the strongest tie between Dulohery and the
academic system. She comes from a long
line of teachers.
"My grandparents, aunt and uncle, and
my mom teach so I think it is kind of
hereditary," she said.
And that's just what she wants to do.
"I want to be a physical education
teacher and hopefully a basketball and Sof-
tball coach," said Dulohery.
If her team's are as successful as her
own sports career, Dulohery is certain to
be a winner. She has recieved several
awards in her sports career including Fir-
st Team Ark Valley League, Andale All
Tournament Team, and 5A State
Honorable Mention in basketball. She was
also awarded Second Team Region VI in
softball.
Coach Linda Hargrove is positive about
Dulohery's ability.
"She is a really good shooter. She has
also gone from playing post to playing for-
ward to playing guard which is not easy,"
said Hargrove.
Sports has enabled Dulohery to travel a
little bit.
"Last year we went to Arizona State
University. We got to see the crater and
the site where the movie Starman was
filmed. I also met Darnel Valentine of the
Blazers, a NBA basketball team, "said
Dulohery.
Dulohery also likes camping and music.
"I enjoy camping and my favorite place
to camp is Table Rock Lake in Missouri. I
also love to listen to country music. ' '
Coach Debbie Davis thinks Dulohery is a
good student.
"She is a good student, she's very con-
sciencious and gets her work
time,"said Davis.
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Men's Basketball
Young team full of determination
Following the Feb. 14 game against
Allen County, the Tigers are riding on the
crest of a five-game winning streak. One
that Coach Ron Murphree hopes will carry
them into and through the playoffs.
"When you have a ball club as young as
our basketball team and you're ex-
periencing this kind of success late in the
season, it can't do anything but help you,"
said Murphree.
During the streak, the Tigers have
beaten Johnson County, Kansas City, and
Allen County at home. On the road they
have won against Neosho County and
Johnson County. Murphree cites con-
fidence as the fuel that has been keeping
the Tiger's fire burning.
"I think we're playing with a lot more
confidence," he said. "Winning streaks
build confidence and it's obvious that has
happened here."
The young Tigers experienced trouble
early in the season when they encountered
road games the upper-echelon teams in the
league. Winning on the road in the
Jayhawk Conference is a luxury few teams
can afford. The team was denied the
luxury and their record reflected this fact.
"One of the demoralizing things has
been the fact that we have played so well
on the road and we have nothing to show
Time out
Coaches Rob Alexander and Ron Murphree
question a referee's call during the Kansas City
Kansas ball game. With three seconds left an a
14 point lead, the tension on the bench is still
high. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
for it," Murphree said.
At the present time, however, the Tigers
are in line for one of the four playoff
positions available. With two games
remaining, they control their own destiny.
How much success they enjoy will depend
on how well they utilize their strengths.
Their intensity and quickness have carried
them this far and will be the key to unlock
their playoff treasure chest. One thing
Murphree notices is the need to improve on
post defense. This is a must for any type of
post-season success for the Tigers.
Another thorn in the side for the team
has been rebounding. Currently, the
Tigers are last in the conference in reboun-
ding. Six feet one inch tall Derrick Young
is leading the Tiger's in rebounding.
Is there a catalyst on the squad?
"Derrick Young is the closest thing the
Tigers have to a catalyst," he said. "Game
in and game out, as Young has gone, we
have gone."
Looking to the future, the Tigers must
find soneone to offset the loss of Young to
graduation. It will be hard to replace
Derrick, but Coach Murphree is already
searching for a possible candidate.
"We're going to go after a big player,"
he admits. "We're losing a very talented
player, but hopefully we'll bring in some
talent at that position."
The 1986-87 version of the Cowley Tigers
has brought an exiting brand of basketball
into Ark City. With the bulk of the team
being freshmen, one can only look forward
to the possibilities next year.
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At 6'6'Tyrone Baldwin
is the center of attention.
Tyrone Baldwin, business ad-
ministration major and Tiger basketball
player, makes no bones about what he
wants out of life.
Baldwin, who is the second youngest in a
family of eight- one brother and six sisters-
has high hopes of working for a major
business. He came to Cowley from Pit-
tsburgh Pennsylvania because he was
recruited by Coach Ron Murphree.
"I was contacted by a friend in Pitt, who
knew we needed a 6-foot-6" power for-
ward. That is how I got a hold of Baldwin,"
said Murphree. "Tyrone has a lot of ability
to help the ball club in many ways. He
needs to improve defensive play and his in-
tense level. He will gain his associates
degree and I hope to see him in four-year
college play."
Baldwin's career at Cowley is off to a
positive start. He averages 15.5 points per
game and is the game leader in rebounds
averaging 6.2 per game. Baldwin was also
chosen for the All-Tournament Team at
the Pratt Classic.
Assistant Coach Rob Alexander, like
Head Coach Ron Murphree, has high hopes
for Baldwin and seems impressed with his
performance on the court.
"Tyrone Baldwin has been blessed with
an abundance of God-given talents. He is a
very good player and when he gives 110 per
cent effort he can be one of the most
dominating players in our conference,"
said Alexander. "If Tyrone makes up his
mind to become a great player in our prac-
tices, I am sure he will be a prized
possession for a good major college
basketball program."
Moving from a metropolis to a small
Kansas town hasn't affected Baldwin's at-
titude toward Arkansas City and Cowley
too much.
"I get homesick sometimes but my new
friends help me feel at home. The people
here are great," he said. "It's not heaven
but it's definitely not hell."
Playing in the National Basketball
Association is a popular dream with Bald-
win, who would like to play for the
Philadelphia 76'ers. Unlike most athletes,
who have a pro they look up to, Baldwin
doesn't identify with anyone else.
"I don't want to be like someone else, I
like who I am," insists Baldwin.
It's this fierce individualism that causes
Baldwin to want to own his own business,
hopefully in sporting goods. "Basketball
has helped me get an education through
my scholarship, and I plan to go as far as I
can," Baldwin said.
After graduating from Cowley next
year, Baldwin plans to continue his
education at an Eastern four-year college.
And no matter whether he's playing
basketball or running his own business,
Baldwin will be striving for success.
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Reaching for the rebound, Tyrone Baldwin
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the Feb. 7 game against Kansas City Kansas
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"There, that's right. Tight but flexible."
Leaning back in his chair, Chad Miner,
freshman, flexes his fingers after taping
up a strained calf muscle.
"You are going to want to really baby it
for the next few days, I mean it, don't put
too much tension on those muscles or you
could really end up doing some serious
damage," said Miner.
Becoming Cowley's athletic trainer was
one of those "in the right place at the right
time" deals for Miner.
It just happened that one of Miner's
friends was trying to get a sports trainer at
the college, lucky deal for Miner.
Paul Finkelman, sophomore, is a mem-
ber of the Tiger baseball team. Finkelman
made the switch to Cowley after attending
his freshman year at a junior college in
California.
"I was really surprised when I came
here and found out that the school had no
sports trainer," said Finkelman.
Finkelman set out to establish enough
support to get one.
"I talked to the other ball players, and
they were all in favor of a trainer," he
said.
The next step for Finkelman was to talk
to Ron Murphree, athletic director.
"He agreed it was a good idea, but he
didn't know where the money would come
from to hire someone," Finkleman said.
Here's where Miner fell into the "right
place at the right time" deal.
"Paul had a bad muscle spasm in his
All ^VrODP&d Up Chad Miner begins a wrap for a strained calf muscle, on* of his duties
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semester and receives a grant-in-aid for his talent and help. (Photo
by Wayne Gottstine)
back one night and I worked it out for him.
He thought it was great, and told me I was
the man."
But it wasn't enough for Finkelman to
say this it. Others had to be convinced.
"I talked to Doug Hunter, Rick Holman,
and Ed Hargrove to see how they would
react to me being the sports trainer. I
guess they liked the idea because I got the
job and a grant-in-aid for it, even," Miner
said.
The coaches benefit from the situation,
.too.
"It was a good deal. It takes the pressure
off us coaches if we don't have to take time
out to tape," said Holman, men's baseball
coach.
Hargrove, who is the women's softball
coach, agrees with Holman.
"Initially he'll be mainly for baseball,
but as the need arises he will float into
other areas," Hargrove said.
Floating to other areas aleady is a con-
cern for Holman.
"I hope it won't create a problem in the
spring when both Ed and I want him," he
said.
It was not just a heck of a backrub
technique that got Miner the job. His
background in high school left him with an
above average amount of knowledge on
human anatomy.
"I've had psychology, physiology,
anatomy, and Biology I and II in high
school and here at Cowley I've taken Basic
Anatomy and Physiology with Don
Hastings," Miner said.
So why the great interest in learning
about all the unpronounceable things stuck
inside the human body?
"I was an athlete in high school, and un-
fortunately, I was injured more than I
played, so I got interested in all the
medical jargon the doctors would feed
me," Miner said.
Medical talk is no longer just 'jargon' to
Miner, his own personal library boasts of
such titles as Dictionary of Rehabilitation
Medicine, Complete Book to Athletic
Taping Techniques, Complete Guide to
Prevention and Treatment of Athletic In-
juries, and Sports Health: The Complete
Book of Athletic Injuries.
Miner hopes that with his background
and with future studies he can get a
position on a health or fitness magazine or
as a trainer for a professional football
team.
"What I really want is to write. With my
knowledge of the human body (ha, ha) I
hope to make it in journalism," he said.
by Laura Moore
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need it for their degree. There are those,
for instance in elementary education who
change their degree here to an Associate of
Science degree (which doesn't require
College Algebra) because they don't need
College Algebra to finish their program
elsewhere. In short, some go on to com-
plete the requirement and some don't."
Instead of College Algebra remaining a
requirement for graduation, sophomore
Julie Reed suggests an alternate math
class like "Survival Math." According to
Reed, the course would teach students to
balance a checkbook, pay bills, fill out
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team that can explode on an opponent at
any moment. Murphree is given to a far
more passionate court side demeanor, and
is not about to make any apologies for it.
"That's the way I am and that's the way
I coach. I'm a very emotional person when
it 'comes to the game of basketball, and I
become very much involved in what I am
doing. And if it ever comes to a point where
I can't do that, in a particular program, or
because of health factors, or because I've
lost interest, then it's time for me to stop
coaching," says Murphree. "I think at
times your emotions get more carried
away than at other times, obviously."
If you want to know who's winning or
losing, look at the bench. The mood there is
a barometer of the game status.
Not all of the excitement is on the court.
Often there's just as much excitement on
the bench.
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credit applications, establish a budget,
and learn other math functions that are
likely to be used in the student's lifetime.
Phil Buechner, Cowley math instructor,
has his own opinion on the idea.
"I don't think everybody needs a sur-
vival math course," he said, "but I think a
lot of people do."
Reed's argument against algebra, and
that of many students faced with math dif-
ficulties, is that unless a student intends to
be a math instructor, engineer or a
chemist, it will never be used after
graduation.
On the other hand, proponents of algebra
say learning the math discipline will help
develop logical thinking. Buechner sup-
ports the mathematics proponents and of-
fers students another reason for the im-
portance of College Algebra.
"The fact is, that in any field of
specialization you have math ap-
plications," he said. "If you are going into
education, you have to take educational
statistics courses. Those are application
courses and many people cannot handle
those applications unless they have a fun-
damental background in performing math
operations. They get this background in
College Algebra. If a student looks only at
the algebra course he is taking as an
isolated case, then he's not seeing the
whole picture."
Pat Pruitt, sophomore agrees with
Buechner on the importance of
mathematics.
"By taking math courses, students are
taught logical thought and they develop
logical thinking skills," he said. "There
are lots of calculations I can do much
quicker than if I just knew something like
basic math. With algebra, and
trigonometry there are computations that
are much easier," he said.
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Pruitt is a student math tutor employed
by the College to assist those who have dif-
ficulties in the class. He attributes his
talent to good genes which he has inherited
from his parents. These cannot be con-
fused with Levi's, although those less
adept at math probably wish they could
run out and buy "math genes."
Pruitt says he has an innate ability to un-
derstand algebra.
"A lot of guys have good math ability. I
think is is either that you have it or you
don't," he said.
In his experience as a tutor, Pruittsays
it's obvious that some types of problems
are more difficult for students than others.
"Word problems blow people away," he
said, "but they can overcome any hangups
they might have with math if they are per-
sistent."
Students who use his help often catapult
themselves through algebra.
"The fact that they come to see me just
about every time I work, means they're
going to make it," he insists.
That help is available from 1-2:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday and from 7-9:30 p.m. on
Sunday. During the week he holds in-
formal tutoring sessions in the Learning
Skills Lab in Renn Memorial Library and
on Sunday he is in the Kansas Room. All
tutoring is free to students.
Before finishing college, most students
will encounter algebra and the problems
accompanying it. They can:
• Quit school and find a job cleaning gar-
bage cans for the rest of their natural life.
• Use the help available, persevere, and
go on to graduate with an Associate of Arts
degree, or...
• If all of the above fail, ask Him for
help. It helps if you recite the following
prayer from Lewis Grizzard's Shoot Low
Boys, They're Riding Shetland Ponies,
while swinging a sock full of miscellaneous
household objects around your head.
0 Lord, hear my anxious plea
Algebra is killing me
1 know not of 'X' or 'Y*.
And probably won't until the day I die.
Please, Lord, help me at this hour
As I take my case to the highest power.
I care not for fame nor loot,
Just help me find one square root.
by Tom Ahrensmeyer
Cowley County Community College
Graduation
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Freshman Michelle Bair is the editor of the Pulse. Bair graduated from Winfield
High School where she was active in journalism. She was in elemantary journalism
her sophomore year, was on the yearbook staff two years and served as the editor her
senior year.
Bair works at Anthony's in Winfield and is majoring in Business Management.
In her spare time Bair enjoys shopping, laying-out, fishing, partying and dancing
when she gets around to it.
Steve Dye is the associate editor of the Pulse magazine. He is currently a
sophomore at Cowley majoring in journalism.
Dye not only serves on the Pulse but is also the editor of the Cycle newspaper and
works at the Arkansas City Traveler as a sports writer.
In his spare time from school, Dye enjoys his dogs and playing his guitar with
others. He graduated from Arkansas City High School and is married to Andrea
(Hockenbury) Dye.
Laura Moore, freshman, is the design editor of the Pulse. She graduated from Nor-
thwest High School in Wichita where she was on yearbook staff for two years and
editor for one. Her senior year she also edited her high school's magazine which is
published at the end of each school year.
Working out, riding her bike, reading and dancing are some of Moore's free-time
activities but she really doesn't have much free time.
Photography editor Wayne Gottstine is a freshman from Atlanta, Ks., who grew up
in Wichita and then moved to Atlanta where he finished his education attending Cen-
tral of Burden High School.
Wayne has always been interested in photography and took photography classes at
Burden during his junior and senior years.
Wayne's favorite thing to do is play his guitar, and the highlight of his week is when
he goes to the Wagon Wheel bar on Wednsday nights to jam with other students.
Being the Pulse business manager has given freshman Brian Smith some good ex-
periences in dealing with people, business, and money. Smith plans to earn his major
in business at The Wichita State University where he will be transfering in the fall.
Smith is a graduate of Arkansas City High School, where he was active on the year-
book staff. Besides his interest in business and journalism, Smith played tennis in
high school and is one of Cowley's top players.
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APB on Elvin Hatfield 13
JShelton 15
Organizations 28
ump Page 36
'layoffs 38
oftball 40
taseball 42
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Graduation 2
Travels in Brazil 4
Mary Wilson Retires
The Blaze Craze
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Rob Burton, A Man to Lean On 17
Stacey Cover Tackles All 19
The Incredible Journey of Kathy Gann
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Tommi Pietilainen 25
Janine Well 27
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Kristi Adams
Tom Ahrensmeyer
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April Houston- 7
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Julie Reedl I
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Julie March
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Graduation
Graduation
May 9 marks the day the largest class
ever to gather at Cowley crossed the stage
for commencement exercises.
Although it will be after finals are com-
pleted and grades are tallied before they
receive the diploma they have worked so
hard to get, and in many cases have
stayed up all night until their eyes were
completely bloodshot from studying , each
person who crosses the stage will receive
the College Medallion in recognition of
their efforts.
Clint Lawson is one of the 262 students
who will cross stage in the W.S.Scott
Auditorium but this will not be the end of
Lawson's education.
"I'm going to Pittsburg State University
to continue my education major and to
hopefully get a Masters degree," said
Lawson.
A two year education is not all Lawson
recieved at Cowley.
"As far as two years of education-it's
been real good, but it's been more than
that. I've learned to get involved and I
have had opportunities I didn't get in high
school," he said.
Lawson was encouraged to come to
Cowley by his parents who have worked at
Cowley and he says he's glad he did.
"It's also given me two years to get
ready to go off to a four year college," said
Lawson.
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"I've gotten my feet wet,
now I'm ready to dive in. " .JolieJohnson
Automotive student Daren Bannon is un-
certain of his future plans after Cowley.
"I may go to Pittsburg State University
to further my education in the automotive
field or I may just work on the farm and
rebuild some engines," said Bannon.
Bannon says he has benefited greatly
from coming to Cowley.
"I've had fun and made a lot of friends. I
also thought I knew a lot but I've learned a
heck of a lot down here, "said Bannon.
Another graduate, Susanna Hewitt,
plans to further her education toward a
music degree in Wichita.
Kassebaum named
Commencement speaker
No graduation is complete without a
est speaker to deliver a "charge to the
tss" and the 1987 Cowley com-
sncement exercises included a speech
an UnitedStates Senator Nancy Landon
tssebaum of Kansas.
lis a Kansan and the honorary chair-
rson of the Committee On the future of
mmunity Colleges, Kassebaum was a
tural selection for the commencement
baker.
Cassebaum, a mother of four and fbr-
sr member of the Maize school board
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s a bachelors degree in political science
m the University of Kansas and the
;ond a Masters in diplomatic history
m the University of Michigan,
Cassabaum has served as Deputy Per-
manent Chairman for the 1984 Republican
National Convention and a Temporary
Chairman in the 1980 Republican National
Convention. Her political aspirations were
inspired by her father's political ac-
complishments.
Her father, Alfred M. Landon served as
governor of Kansas from 1933 to 1937 and
was a Republican presidential nominee in
1936. In the nine years Kassabaum has
been in office she has served on numerous
Congressional committees, including the
Committee on Foreign Relations in the
ranking minority of the African Affairs
subcommittee, the Committee on Budget
and a Select Committee on Ethics.
Kassabaum% comments to the 262
graduates was titled "Community
Colleges: A Washington Perspective."
"I'm going to Friends University to sing
with the Singing Quakers and com-
plete further my music degree," said
Hewitt.
Hewitt also believes she has gained
more than just an education at Cowley.
"Cowley has meant independence to me
and my first step into my goals and
meeting new people that have meant a lot
to me," she said.
For TNT president Jim Lynne, Cowley
has aroused a bit of curiosity.
"Being president of TNT has been an ex-
perience," he said. "It's furthered my
curiosity of people," said Lynne.
Lynne is positive about Cowley in-
structors.
"The instructors here are top notch, they
really care about what happens to the
students," he said.
Education at Cowley doen't end at
graduation for Julie Johnson.
"I'm graduating with an Associates
Degree in business administration but I
plan to take some summer classes here
then transfer to Southwestern (College),"
said Johnson.
The two years Johnson has spent at
Cowley have had an impact on her life.
"It (her time spent at Cowley) has been
my key to freedom in the regards that it
has opened so many doors such as in
knowledge, being objective, accepting new
challenges and I have grown so much,"
she said. "I feel Cowley has made me feel
like a well rounded person due to the cour-
ses offered here. Cowley has helped me en-
tertain new thoughts and act on them."
Her experiences at Cowley have
ecouraged Johnson to take a plunge.
"I've gotten my feet wet, now I want to
dive in. I want to learn more,"said John-
son.
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Editor's note: Pulse staffer Denise Woods
traveled to Brazil in March as a volunteer
missionary along with 50 other Americans
of the Southern Baptist faith in an
evangelical group endeavoring to teach
the Brazilian people the word of Jesus
Christ. The following is an account on her
journey to South America.
After riding 15 hours in a plane to arrive
in the wee hours of the morning in a
foreign land thousands of miles from
home, it's nice to receive some sort of
welcome. We did, in droves.
We knew that we would receive a
greeting, but we didn't realize how ex-
tensive it would be.
Of course the first encounter we had with
the Brazilian people was in customs, but a
much more festive welcome was in order
for us outside.
Banners and singing Brazilian Baptists
awaited us outside. The Brazilians were as
eager to talk to us as we were to them, but
the language barrier presented an im-
mediate problem. It was quite evident that
the extent of their knowledge of English
was lodged firmly between a little and
none. Our knowledge of Portuguese, their
native tongue, was approximately the
same, but a small book filled with tran-
slations soon proved our mutual friend.
Along with another, less literate friend,
hand signals.
Soon we were free-wheeling through the
streets of Rio along with a plethora of
careening mad men, affectionately known
as "drivers" in Brazil. We were in a bus, a
good thing, as they were the only safe
things to ride in. Mostly through virtue of
their size, they were too big to come to
much harm in traffic.
Don't take that as a recommendation for
the Rio city busing service, our buses were
charted. We were advised to steer clear of
public busing, due to the number of rob-
beries constantly taking place while they
were in transit. The traffic was dangerous
enough, we didn't need any problems with
theives.
In Brazil, they use their horns for three
things-to communicate their intentions in
turning or changing lanes; to let other
drivers know where they are; and to give
pedestrians a brief warning just before
mowing them down.
...they call us
crazy American
drivers.
There were often three cars in two lanes
with motorcyclists splitting the narrow
gaps in between, all in a no-speed-limit
frenzy to obliterate each other in giant
horn honking crashes. And they called us
crazy American drivers.
After a brief respite to unpack and
refresh ourselves, we met for a huge bar-
becued meal that left us rolling away from
the tables and off to see the Brazilian
sights.
We went to the Corcovado Hill-Tijuce
National park to veiw the 38 meter statue
of Christ the Redeemer. The tremendous
statue weighs 1,145 tons, and overlooks the
city from its 710 meters high vantage
point, easily visible for miles.
The next morning we embarked on the
real reason that had brought us to South
America, and moved from the hotel in Rio
to the Catholic Retreat Center where we
would reside for the next week, witnessing
the word of Jesus Christ to the nationals.
Culture shock set in. For starters, they
don't bother to put screens on their win-
dows. If the windows are open, they're
open. This is to please the native
mosquitoes, who thrive on delicacies
easily found in Brazil, high humidity and
the people who have their windows open
constantly because of the high humidity.
This was no small concern, some varieties
of South American mosquitoes carry more
deadly diseases than I care to detail.
Cockroaches were abundant as well, but at
least the cockroaches didn't crawl in my
shoes. Only because they were too big to
fit, but still, it was a small victory.
As we traveled through the city,
Brazillian facts of life confronted us. Many
South Americans there obviously place
very little value on life, especially lives
other than their own. We traveled in large
groups, as some Brazilians were anti-
social to the extent that if they asked for
something and you didn't have it, they
were as likely to kill you in haste and
casually walk away as to say something
like "Thanks anyway." No kidding.
Valuables came in handy, you could
bargain for your life with them. Without
them, you might not have a life.
We often felt in particular danger, as
people from the United States are con-
sidered rich in South America. As a
precaution, we dressed as plainly as
possible and tried to avoid drawing at-
tention to ourselves. We avoided all of the
various problems, as not one American in
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victim to the mosquitoes.
The Brazilian's idea of us being rich was
true to an extent, but also false. True in the
sense that we had more money than most
of the nationals, but most of us would not
have been there if it had not been for the
Wellspring Foundation, an organization
formed recently to send volunteer
missionaies on two-week mission trips to
other countries. We only had to pay $290,
and the organization picked up the rest of
the tab. Wellspring was working in af-
filiation with International Crusades of
Dallas, Tex., who planned the trip.
International Crusades had been invited
by evangelical churches in Brazil to par-
ticipate in a crusade involving American
Christians. The Brazilians think that the
Christians from the United States are
"angels in heaven," and several of the
Brazilians expressed their thanks with the
opinion that the crusade could not have
succeeded without us. We were the ticket
inside many Brazilian homes that would
not have accepted or listened to fellow
Brazilians working on their own. The
Brazilians felt honored to have Americans
in their house, and were most hospitable.
They shared cakes and cookies with us of-
ten, and the Brazilian drink, Guarana.
They also have Coca Cola and coffee,
which they are obviously quite ac-
customed too. They serve their coffee in a
cup about half the size of an average
American coffee cup. Not to worry,
however, they make up for the lack of
liquid with the preponderance of caffeine.
I thought for sure I would find coffee beans
in the bottom of one cup I managed to get
down.
At the church we worked at during the
week, we met the pastor and began our
witnessing with the people. Com-
munication was slow at first, but the
children who came to me were patient, and
we soon acheived success by com-
municating with hand signals and phrases
from our translation book. And when the
adults saw the children could com-
Taking a chance
Surrounded by the safety of our Brazilian frien-
ds, they insist on taking us to a large super-
market by city bus.
municate, they increased their efforts un-
til we were also able to witness to them.
We found that the Brazilian people take
their belief in God very seriously. They
know their Bible as well as a carpenter
knows his tools. Even the young people
were equipped to find the answers to all
their problems in the Bible.
The Brazilian people eagerly accepted
salvation, few declined. And yet I could not
help but be impressed by the overt sin-
cerity of their acceptance. They would not
accept salvation without eschewing
drinking alcohol and smoking.
But some would not accept God because
he wasn't the devil. Satan worship is a fast
growing religion in Brazil. At night,
walking down the streets of Brazil you
could hear their drums beating, and chan-
ts calling for demons.
Most Americans don't believe in
demons, much less demon possession, but
in Brazil it is real. Driving at night, you
can see demon sacrifices of small animals
taking place along side of the roadway, un-
der trees and beside walls. But 497 people
accepted salvation in our church, and a
total of 8,420 received Jesus Christ as their
savior in the crusade.
Their sincerity made it difficult to leave,
they were such loving and caring people.
The inevitablility of leaving, having to say
goodbye to our new found Brazilian frien-
ds, was the worst part of the trip. During
the week, we had walked together, wit-
nessed together, sweated and sang
together.
We pulled ourselves away from the
Brazilians who we had grown so close to.
But we found solace in the consolation that
we would see each other in heaven, and we
would all speak the same language there.
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Commencement
Graduation marks the last secretarial science
students of retiring Mary Wilson
Retirement. It's kind of like graduation.
You give up a routine for a new routine.
Years ago Mary Wilson, secretarial
sciences instructor, went from graduation
of college to teaching. The routine didn't
change much. It was really just a matter
of which side of the desk she was on. Now,
she's leaving the classroom and that will
mean a switch in routines.
"Saying good-bye to Cowley is not easy,
it was an especially hard decision to
retire," she said.
Wilson started teaching on the high
school level. She taught for six years and
then made the move to Cowley County
Community College 32 years ago.
"It was more of a challenge to teach
college students, especially since we get
more older students. They know why they
are here. They have more enthusasium
about school," said Wilson.
Wilson has the qualifications for the
position. She holds a degree in Business
Administration from Southwestern
College in Winfield. She has her Masters of
Science from Emporia State University
and carries graduate hours from the
University of Wyoming, Emporia State
University, Pittsburg and Wichita State
University.
"It's difficult to stay up to date. New
things come out and are introduced. It also
requires some training to learn the new
equipment," said Wilson.
She attended seminars and took courses
in summer school to keep up to date on
both the subject matter and the equipment
"If I had two people apply for the same
with the exact same qualifications, I
would hire the one from Cowley County
Community College" -Bob Mathews
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Staying up to date is something Wilson
has been working on since she came to
Cowley and tackled the secretarial depart-
ment to modernize it.
The department went from manual
typewriters to electric typewriters. They
also brought in word processors and com-
puters along with electronic calculators.
Wilson is proud of the changes.
"I have been told that we have the best
equipment in the state," said Wilson.
However, with the most modern, up-to-
date equipment in the department, studen-
ts still have to work hard in the secretarial
classes to succeed.
Wilson has a reputation for being tough.
It's one she has earned by intent.
"Although I expect a lot from the studen-
ts, I feel it pays to require high standards.
The students appreciate it after they get
out on the job," she said.
Wilson co-sponsors Phi Beta Lambda
with fellow instructor Joe Isaacson and
she expects high standards from the club
members as well.
The members made Wilson's last year
as Phi Beta Lambda sponsor a real suc-
cess. The club brought home 11 awards
from state competition with two Is, five 2s,
three 3s and one recognition in Who's Who
in Kansas PBL.
The club also visited area businesses to
see what the job is really like. They also
found out how much Wilson's teaching is
appreciated by employers.
"I was told from a business woman
downtown, that it is a common practice to
hire a student from Mary Wilson over
others applying for the same job," said
Barbara Miner, club member and second
year secretarial student.
Bob Mathews, executive vice-president
at the Union State Bank confirms what
Miner heard.
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With all this success Wilson has a depar-
tment to be proud of when she leaves. But
Mary Wilson will clear her desk at Cowley off
for the last time at the end of this academic
year. Wilson is retiring after 32 years of
teaching secretarial science here and will be
remembered for her well-trained students by
enjoying activities will be a part of
Wilson's retirement.
She would like to be more involved in
music through music clubs, church choir
and maybe Sweet Adelines. She also wants
to participate with senior citizen's groups.
Wilson has plans to travel the New
England states and maybe take a cruise.
Even though she is retiring, a part of her
the business community. Wilson also spon-
sored Phi Beta Lambda, a business fraternity at
the College and her students have consistently
taken top awards at the state contests of that
group. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
will always be present at Cowley.
"I will continue to have interest in the
success and progress of the business
department and Cowley County Com-
munity College as a whole," she said.
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Orange jackets
Cowley Jackets
Lynne, who wears an academic challenge
jacket. "It's nice that they reward studen- <
ts for academics, too."
by Devon Bonfy
A blaze of
orange glory
How many times has a blaze of orange
caught your eye? It's a common enough
occurence. The blaze of orange is likely a
Cowley jacket and they are seemingly
everywhere.
The jackets are one of the things people
in the community most widely associate
with the College and that's the intended
result of the jackets.
Any student who is a full time student on
scholarship or grant is awarded a jacket at
the completion of a semester of work.
Jackets are given to athletes, spirit squad
members, presidential honor roll students,
journalism students, vocal and in-
strumental music students, and people
who participate in dramatics and
academic challenge competitions.
The idea of having a jacket program was
the brainchild of Linda Hargrove, who got
the idea at Towne East Square in Wichita.
"I was tired of seeing other college's
jackets in Towne East, now there are a few
of ours up there, too," she said.
After she proposed the jacket idea, a
committee was formed to develop the
jacket program. The committee arrived at
a color, the design of the jackets and pat-
ches.
"A lot of the coaches and sponsors have
the students fulfill an obligation, if they
don't they have to pay for them. There
have been less than 10 in four years that
have had to be returned because students
haven't fulfilled that obligation," said Sid
Regnier, vice-president of administration.
The bright orange color of the jackets
work to the advantage of the College.
"One reason we selected the orange
jackets rather than black is because they
stand out. The students who have the
jackets are the ones who are involved at
the College and are our best represen-
tatives," said Linda Puntney, jacket com-
mittee member. "You can see them for a
block away."
The program has been in action since the
1983-84 school year. Since the beginning,
582 jackets have been awarded at an in-
dividual cost of $55 each. That's more than
$32,000 committed to orange jackets and
that's one form of advertising money most
people feel is well spent.
Leonard Barnhill, instrumental music
instructor said, "It's a good feeling to see
them (students) get off the bus on a tour
with their jackets on. It's kind of like the
FFA jackets, it puts the bunch together,"
said Leonard Barnhill, instrumental music
instructor. Regnier sees the jacket
program as a good addition to the College.
"It puts color on campus and in ac-
tivities and gives a feeling of unity," said
Regnier.
Unity is not the only thing the jackets
promote, they also promote the College
and the students who are involved in ac-
tivities.
"Giving the orange jackets to students is
a nice thing the College does," said Jim
An actor
again
for president
You might think it's too soon to be
thinking about our country's next
president. After all, the 1988 elections are a
year away.
Wrong. You have to bear in mind that
those politicians who fancy themselves
candidates for the United State's top
position - both those with popular support
as well as those of the self-appointed
messiah variety - are thinking about the
next presidential election. They have been
for some time for that matter, which
already gives them a bigger jump than
should be tolerated on us, the voters.
If we aren't careful, we're going to wind
up with a politician as president.
Scary, isn't it?
We, as responsible voting citizens, have
to remember that we made our decision
clear in the past two presidential elections.
Our mandate, if you will.
Americans don't want a politician, no
matter how capable. We want a good, com-
petent character actor.
Ronald Reagan has been the most
popular president since John Kennedy
(himself a pretty fair actor), but the 22nd
ammendment knocks Reagan out of the
running in 1988, and it appears doubtful
that the bureaucrats in Washington will
repeal the ammendment as has been
suggested. So our lovable, often senile, for-
mer co-star-with-a-monkey type leader
will sadly have to move out of the White
House.
And as responsible voters, we must
begin to consider the options for his suc-
cessor. One option - actual working
politicians with all or most of their
facilities remaining - has to be scrapped
immediately. Gary Hart, Bob Dole, Alan
Cranston and the like are simply not
photogenic enough to take the stage after
Reagan. They also tend to be well spoken
and to a degree charismatic (like
Reagan), but alas, they are com-
prehensible and often show signs of
retaining all of their mental facilities
(unlike Reagan).
So that simply won't do.
No, we need an actor. And even there the
possibilities are limited - a good actor sim-
ply wouldn't do, not in Reagan's shadow. A
competent character actor is the solution.
Americans don't
want a politician,
no matter how
capable. We
want a good,
competent
character actor.
And Fred McMurray is obviously the
man for the job.
That's right, Stephen Douglas from My
Three Sons.
Don't scoff, he's our man.
First of all, Fred McMurray is the kind
of guy who can command respect from
both our allies and our enemies abroad.
Anyone who could handle as volatile a con-
frontation as Chip and Ernie fighting over
who would wash the dog could handle those
Middle East terrorists with ease.
Also, Fred McMurray is a strong
authoritarian, who would eschew the
delegation of tasks that has caused
Reagan such grief. He would opt instead to
avoid a large cabinet of advisors,
preferring instead to expunge policies on
his own. With a little help from Uncle
Charlie, of course.
Fred McMurray in 1988.
We could do a lot worse, and we probably
will.
by Sieve Dye
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Dr. Gwen Nelson
President
Sid Regnier
Vice-president of Administration
Walt Mathiasmeler
Dean of Instruction
Board of Trustees has busy year bearing the burden of a
Weighty decision
In most years, the addition of a new dor-
mitory and dealing with questions of com-
munity college goverance in the state
legislature would qualify as fairly major
tasks for the Cowley County Community
College Board of Trustees to undertake.
This year however, questions of student
housing and governance have all paled
beside the most important endeavor
Cowley trustees have dealt with in almost
two decades.
They have been looking for a president.
Long time President Dr. Gwen Nelson
will step down as Cowley's leader in
August, and the search for a successor has
preoccupied the board.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Albert Bacastow said that the naming of a
new president for the College ranks
amoung the most significant decisions a
board could ever make at an institution, as
the impact of the decision will be long
lasting.
"The progress of our presidential search
is the most important thing we'll do our en-
tire time on the board, it's probably one of
the most important things a board would
ever do," Bacastow said.
The board enlisted the help of the
Association of Community College
Trustees, hiring an ACCT search team to
assist in the evaluating of the candidates.
The College received 88 applications for
the position. The ACCT search team
narrowed the list of candidates to 15, then
a citizen's advisory council comprised of
members of the Cowley community
decided on a final five in March. The
trustees will make the final selection on
their own.
Harold Walker, a member of the board
who was also one of the trustees most
responsible for hiring Nelson 19 years ago,
said that hiring Nelson's successor is
likely the most important undertaking the
board has been involved with since hiring
Nelson.
The trustees met with the final five can-
didates for the position in the final week of
April and the first week of May, and the
candidates toured the campus.
"If everything goes as scheduled, we
should be able to name a president shor-
tly," Walker said.
Questions of governance legislation have
also commanded a great deal of the
trustees' attention. Over the past two
years, state legislators have been con-
sidering measures that would fun-
damentally change the way that the
College is run.
In the fall semester, an orchestrated
move on the part of community college of-
ficials for a governing board designed
specifically for community colleges and
vocational schools died from a lack of sup-
port from outside the community college
constituency.
The Community College Funding Task
Force, of which Walker was a member,
submitted proposals to the State Board of
Education that included several funding
issues along with a proposal that would
have removed state governance of com-
munity colleges from the Board of
Education. The proposal called for the im-
plementation of a state board expressly
designed to address the problems and con-
cerns of community colleges and
vocational technical schools.
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Inspection tour
The Board of Education adopted the fun-
ding proposals, which are slated to in-
crease funding for community colleges in
yearly increases starting in the neigh-
borhood of 9 million dollars above what
they formerly received, but left the gover-
nance proposal on the cutting room floor.
Bills introduced in the state legislature
later in the school year resulted in a great
deal of concern for the trustees. Two
measures were introduced that also would
have resulted in a radical change in com-
munity college governance, but far from
reflecting the desires of community
college affiliates, the bills would have
meant disaster for Cowley County.
Both measures would have placed
governance of the College in the hands of
the State Board of Regents, who oversee
the state's four year universities. But they
would have left the governance of
vocational-technical schools under the
Board of Education, effectively splitting
Cowley County Community College from
the Area Vocational-Technical School.
Such a move would have made it virtually
impossible to conduct business as one
school.
The first of the bills, House bill 2102, fell
from favor quickly as the venhemence of
the reactions community college officials
blew through the legislature like a cold
wind. A second bill, an offshoot of the first
known as the Braden bill, gained both ac-
ceptance and momentum at first. The bill
was passed by the State House of
Looking over the construction progress of the
new dormitory, members of the Board of
Trustees held a special meeting in early April
to inspect the facility before accepting it as
"substantially complete." (Photo by Jeff Dzied-
zic)
Representatives, but rolled to a halt in the
Senate. The Senate Education Committee
decided instead to commit the issue to fur-
ther study, and refered the bill to an in-
terim committee.
"Goverance on a state level has been a
very big issue this year in the state
legislature. But when the smoke all
cleared away it was referred to an interim
committee for another year of study,"
Walker said.
The question of community college
goverance has been a looming question
mark for close to two decades, but it ap-
pears that an answer is at least another
year away.
In what would have been at the top of the
list of accomplishments for the trustees in
most years falls farther down this year,
but the completed construction of a new
dormitory on campus can hardly go
without mentioning.
The eleventh building on the Cowley
campus will hold 40 students, allieviating
housing problems caused by the in-
creasing enrollment numbers at Cowley.
"That's been a major project as well this
year," Walker said.
by Steve Dye
Albert Bacastow
Board Chairman
Bill Curless
Dr. Charles Kerr
Joe McFall
Terry Tidwell
Harold Walker
Name that Aud-Gym
Phil Campbell and Danny Fisk put the finishing
touches on the letters on the auditorium
following Board of Trustee action which named
the facility in honor of W.S. Scott, long time
College employee. (Traveler photo)
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Elvin Hatfield
Gerald Anderson
Computer Science
Leonard Barnhill
Instru. Music
Robert Boggs
Auto Mechanics
Robert Brennaman
Business
Elaine Brown
Hum. Chairperson
Phil Buechner
Natural Science
Marsha Carr
Work Ethics
Ben Cleveland
Carpentry
Sue Darby
English
Debra Davis
Social Science/Volleyball Coach
Stan Dyck
Social Science
Ed Hargrove
Dir. Fin. Aid. Softball Coach
Linda Hargrove
Dir. Admis. /Women's Basketball
Don Hastings
Natural Science
Elvin Hatfield
Police Science
Norm Hearn
Related Courses
Sharon Hill
Drama /English
Carol Hobaugh-Maudlin
Social Science
Charles Hungerford
Drafting
Doug Hunter
Art
Joe Isaacson
Business
Conrad Jimison
Registrar
Kenneth Judd
Vocal Music
Pat Lawson
Dir. Development
Melba Maechtlen
Piano
Betty Martin
Dir. Learning Resources Center
Jim Martin
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Cosmetology
JimMiesner
Social Science
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Campus law enforcement officers are of-
ten seen around campus but the person
behind the program, Elvin Hatfield, may
not be as easily recognized.
Hatfield has been in charge of the Police
Science program for 14 years and is quick
to admit he likes his job.
"I basically changed over because of a
new challenge," said Hatfield.
The careers Hatfield prepares his
students for range from crime lab work to
traffic officers.
The job related programs that Hatfield
uses in his career instruction are com-
binations of practical experience on cam-
pus, and off. He also uses law enforcement
workshops and some observational prac-
tices.
During first semester, Hatfield held a
seminar for his trainees. Area law en-
forcement officers presented the program
as an educational experience for the
students but this also meant training hours
for the officers. The program was an
awareness of sexual abuse of spouse,
adults and children.
"We had some experts from Oklahoma
who do nothing but deal with these types of
cases," said Hatfield.
Campus related work is also a part of the
campus building and property. They can
give parking violations in the day.
"The students have the basic power to
arrest a citizen," said Hatfield.
Hatfield says that teaching law en-
forcement is easier because the students
have a love for the job, "the person has to
have a desire and then I enhance it."
Safety is the name of the game and for
both professional police officers and for
Cowley police science trainees. Hatfield
has stood on both sides of the line.
Enhancing the students life and
knowledge of police work, Hatfield also
enhances the lives of each of his family
members.
The Hatfield family includes his wife
Dixie, daughter Tiffany, 15; and Tabatha,
10. According to Hatfield activities and
hobbies of the family include vacationing,
fishing, reading and "a little golf."
His family was glad when he left police
work to become a teacher.
"They loved it," he said, "no more
working nights."
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Journalism/English
Linda Puntnoy
Dir. of Public Rolatioi
Susan Rush-Johnston
Counselor
W.S. Scott
Dir. of Guidance
Services
Paul Stlrnaman
Social Sciences
Chris Volleweider
Learning Skills Lab
Larry Swalm
Computer Science
Richard Tredway
Bus. Tech.
Chairperson
Joan Warren
Special Programs
MlkeWatters
Nat./Soc. Sciences
Chairperson
Charles White
Ind.-Tech
Chairperson
Mary Wilson
Sec. Science
Danny Fisk
Ruene Gage
Joycelyn Goff
Jerry Hewitt
Alice Hobus
Joyce Holloway
Terry Hutchinson
Kenneth Hynd
3ud Shelton
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Cowley's Mr. Clean
A two-time mayor of Ark City, father of
three girls and winner of Winfield's
honarary citizen award finds added ap-
preciation at Cowley.
Bud Shelton, director of buildings and
grounds, is an all-around people person.
"At Cowley I get an opportunity to ob-
serve people. I like to be with people. I like
to represent people. I get the opportunity
to see students come into the college, much
of the time inmature, and by the time they
get through Cowley they are mature and
ready to go to a four-year college and
make great lives for themselves," said
Shelton. "I'm around people all the time
and I'm a people lover, I could not be a
Pinpoint the spot
Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Bud
Shelton inspects the ceiling of the Nelson
Student Center while Bob Juden looks on.
(Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
mountain man."
Shelton served as mayor of Ark City in
1975 and in 1983. College President Gwen
Nelson made a statement that Shelton says
has stuck in his mind for years.
"Part of being a people person is being
an elected official of the city, said Shelton.
"Doc Nelson said something many years
back and it has really hung with me. 'If
you've lived in a community and you've
taken from it, it is always good if you can
give back to that community.' I feel ser-
ving on the city commision is one way I
can give back to this community, "said
Shelton.
Shelton's family is also actively involved
in the school. His wife and two daughters
attend Cowley and for this he says he is
truly grateful.
"Two of my daughters are now at-
tending Cowley. My wife has taken many
courses here and at this present time she, I
think, has 21 credit hours, she wouldn't
have had the chance to further her
education if it weren't for Cowley. She and
I got married at a fairly young age and
Cowley has given her a chance to further
her education here. So that's another
reason why I think Cowley is great," said
Shelton.
Shelton was named Winfield's Honorary
Citizen Award proving he is appreciated
by people.
"In 1978 1 got a honorary citizen's award
from the city of Winfield, for working very
hard on the commision to get the two cities
closer together," he said. "I settled the
dog-mental fights that they had had
before, so they made me an Honorary
Citizen of Winfield, and I'm very proud of
that."
by April Houston
Jane Judd
Bob Juden
Lisa Kahrs
Imogene Leach
Ben LeClair
Cheryl McCully
Carriasco McGilbra
Sue Morris
Jim Nash
Libby Palmer
Marcy Patrick
Judy Rhodes
Ray Schwartz
Bud Shelton
Wanda Shepherd
Leann Sturd
Jackie Wilson
Virgil Watson
Seduction of Abigail
Professor Michaels, played by Bob Juden "lays
one on" Abigail Abbot, played by Kathy Gann.
Juden was the only staff member to participate
in the spring play, "Mother is a Freshman" and
accepted the role at the last minute when the
leading male role dropped out. (Photo by Pat
Pruitt)
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Rob Burton
Helping others
"// / can't make 'em happy,
then I'll quit."
Robert Burton is one of those people who
is always helping others. It's something
that comes naturally for this Cowley
sophomore.
"I've always enjoyed helping people. I
think I get it from my dad," Burton said.
Burton comes from a large family, he is
number six out of seven children. Burton
has one brother and five sisters he jokingly
refers to as his "parents' daughters."
According to Burton, his family has
always been a close-knit one, which has
contributed to the way Robert feels abut
helping people.
"Dad was always helping us kids or
somebody when we were little," Burton
will tell you. "We've always been really
close."
Burton graduated from Wichita North
High School. During his high school years
he was a campus leader.
"My parents always told me I'd be a
leader, I didn't think I could do it," Burton
said.
But his doubtfulness proved to be wrong.
Burton was a member of MADD (Mothers
Against Driving Drunk) and SADD
( Students Against Driving Drunk ) . He was
also a member of the North High Black
Student Union, and was instrumental in
the organization of the Job Corps at North
which helps high school students find jobs.
He also played basketball for the North
High Redskins for four years and was
named All-City.
It was by way of basketball recruiting
that he came to Cowley but he has con-
tinued to help people and to be a leader.
As chairman of the Project Care Social
Committee, Burton gets students involved
with the community and "keeps them out
of trouble." Currently, he is trying to
collect outstanding debts from loans
Project Care has made to students.
"They tell me I'm supposed to be hard-
nosed but I think I'm soft," Burton said.
This is another quality he inherited from
his father.
"But they (the students) will pay up," he
added.
Even though Burton is soft-hearted, he
has times when he has to be stern, like
when collecting debts. He says he
inherited that from his father, too.
"Dad was always soft-hearted with
everyone except me. He tanned my hide,"
Burton laughed.
When Burton isn't helping people or
meeting them, he can probably be found
doing the two things he enjoys most; wat-
ching television and eating chocolate chip
cookies.
Robert Burton
"This one's for you, Virg." Robert Burton
presents a plaque to Director of Student Life
Virgil Watson at his retirement dinner in the
Nelson Student Center. (Photo by Jeff Diiediic) "
"I love to watch 'Thundercats' and the
'Transformers'. I used to watch cartoons
every Saturday morning with my little "
sister," Burton said.
With a laugh characteristic of him, Bur-
ton added that he would like to see the
'Superfriends' put back on television.
But cookies and cartoons don't compare
when it comes to spending time with his
dad.
"I love to go fishing with my dad, we sit
around and talk. He's a really good friend
to me. It's almost like we're brothers in-
stead of father and son."
After finishing school at Cowley, Burton
would like to travel around and take time
to decide what to do next. Majoring in com-
puter science, he says he's indecisive
about where to go to school next.
The one thing he holds high on his list of
priorities is making people happy.
"If I can't make 'em happy, then I'll <
quit," he said.
by Stephanie Brunner
Kristi Adams
Thomas Ahrensmeyer
Brian Albertson
Fawn Anderson
Holli Anderson
Jamie Anderson
Tina Anderson
Michael Armster
Gregg Atkinson
Chris Baber
Michelle Bair
Terry Baker
Todd Ball
Nick Ballarini
Lynn Ballard
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Robert Burton
Samantha Cain
Cowley jazz band member Mark Buechner
plays along with professional jazz musician
Clark Terry. Terry was brought to the area by
the Arkansas City Arts Council, the high school
and the College. He performed in a concert
with the Cowley jazz band and the Ark City
High School band March 10, 1987. (Traveler
photo)
Gay Balmer
Dwayne Bolsters
Jim Barnthouse
Jenny Bauler
Nancy Beach
Mason Begley
Richard Behrens
Wanda Beirig
Jeff Bernhardt
Cathy Betzen
Pat Betzen
Karla Blake
Devon Bonfy
Ken Brewer
Ed Brooks
Don Brown
Stephanie Brunner
Mark Buechner
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Stacey Cover
Knowing where to begin with Stacey
Cover is no easy task.
This Cowley sophomore is involved in a
plethora of organizations, from VICA to
Campus Christian Fellowship. Cover is
well known on the Cowley campus. She's a
native of Ark City and graduated from
Hillcrest Academy in 1985. Cover comes
from a very close-knit family, and is the
youngest of four children.
"I'm the baby by I6V2 years," she said.
Though the Cover family is spread out
all over the country, they still remain close
to one another.
"I think they're the greatest people in
the whole wide world," she says of her two
older sisters and older brother.
One of the organizations Cover is in-
volved with heavily is ADAAC, the Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Awareness Council. It
was not just an arbitrary choice on her
part to become involved with ADAAC.
"About a year ago there were several
accidents that were abuse related that
really hit close to home for me. I decided
then that I had to do something," she said.
Since that time, Cover has been in-
strumental in getting a non-alcoholic club
for young people in Ark City going.
Paul Calvert
Jamie Carlton
Melinda Chapman
Christian Chappell
Henri Chatman
Diane Chilcott
Kelly Clark
Karen Clay
Debbie Cole
Tim Collmann
David Colquhoun
Daniel Cook
Stacey Cover
Felicia Cox
Catherine Craig
Cliff Cunningham
John Dalton
RaNae Damron
Cricket Davi*
Gina DeCaudres
"A friend from Arkansas asked me what
we do around here if we don't drink or do
drugs, and I said there wasn't anything. So
we got to brainstorming and there came
the idea for the NAB club."
Another Cowley organization Cover is in-
volved in is VICA. She is parlimentarian
and a member of the opening and closing
team. Cover got involved in VICA because
at one time she considered going into
plastics engineering and designing toys.
But since then she is considering a career
in art therapy. Art therapy involves
working in hospitals and mental hospitals
with the patients and sometimes doing in-
terior decorating.
Cover wants most to work with children.
"I think kids are the best people in the
world. Their minds haven't been corrupted
yet by prejudices. They're color blind and
they don't stay mad for a long time. They
haven't learned to hate yet," she said.
"But," she added, "they can throw some
hefty tantrums, too."
Children are something Cover truly
loves. When she's not working on one of
her many projects, she babysits.
The first thing you'll notice about Cover
is that she is always smiling. She's
basically a happy person.
"It's mostly because of my faith. I have
no doubts about my destiny or whatever
may come. Also, my parents have taught
me to have a very positive outlook on life. I
know I can't let the bad things get me
down. I just blow them off. Another reason
is just because I like to have fun! "
Faith in God is something that is very
important to Cover. She attributes that
winning smile on her face to what God has
given her. She is active in her church
where she works with the college and
career class at her church, and with the
youth program with junior high and high
school students.
Another important thing to Cover is
music. A member of CowleyCos and Choir,
Cover like to perform but she also loves to
just listen to music.
"I like to listen to all kinds of music ex-
cept for real hard rock," she said.
After graduating from Cowley, Cover
plans to attend Pittsburg State University
to continue studying art therapy.
by Stephanie Brunner
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Sitting pretty
Stocey Cover pauses for a moment to pose for
this picture. During her two years at Cowley,
Cover was involved in numerous organizations
both on and off campus. (Photo by Jeff Dzled-
zic)
Terry Deffenbaugh
Brenda Defore
Charlotte Denson
Mary Dewell
Andria Drongsoki
Ton) Dunaway
Kevin Durham
Steve Dye
Jeff Dziedzic
Debra Elliott
Paula Elstun
Myra Estep
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Starting life at 35
Kathy Gam
At the tender age of four, Kathy Gann
made an important decision. It was a
decision that was all hers and that would
affect the rest of her life. She decided to
play the piano. Not the nerve-racking
pounding on the instrument, which is com-
monly mastered by four year olds, but
rather the foundation of a serious com-
mittment to music.
Although music is a driving force in her
life, Gann is a master of a number of other
activities as well.
Some Cowley students may remember
her as the female lead in the spring play
Mother is a Freshman. Others might
remember her as being very instrumental
in the "kiss a pig" contest. But whatever
she is remembered for, she is sure to give
it her all.
"She works hard," says Bob Juden,
director of student life. "She's very talen-
ted. I've worked with her in several plays,
and she works harder than anybody."
She is musically inclined with the ability
to play the oboe, clarinet, flute, piccolo,
guitar, organ, harmonica, accordian,
saxophone, percussion, and of course, the
piano.
Does she like to show off her talent to
others?
I'm just starting.
-Kathy Gann
She admits that she's somewhat of a
ham. Her theory is that when one has a
talent like this why bottle it up?
Gann shared her love of music with kids
in school programs. By letting the children
experiment a little with the keyboards,
they get more out of the experience.
In fact, children and the educational
process, are very important to her. For
Study Time
Abigail Abbot, played by Kathy Gann, studies
hard for a Biology test. In Cowley's spring play,
"Mother Is a Freshman," Gann portrayed a
mother who goes to college with her daughter.
(Photo by Pat Pruitt)
Ed Faison
Bruce Farmer
Tammy Farris
Darla Findley
Latricia Fitzgerald
Robin Flemming
Liza Foote
Jana Foster
Tera Foster
Pam Fritz
Patricia Galleher
Kathy Gann
Diana Gildhouse
Troy Girrens
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example, if the schools have a program for
the intellectually gifted students she asks,
why not include one for the "musically gif-
ted?"
"The lives of the children would
definitely be enriched with musical
background and music should be stressed
more," according to Gann.
Working with children comes naturally
to her, as she was a pretty special child
herself. At the age of 14 she was a
published author of stories and poetry. She
admits that although she was never "Miss
Popular" in school she always had
something that many people didn't. Music.
"God gave me a talent," she says. "And
it seemed like I couldn't do anything else."
But her more current projects seem to
belie that statement. Kathy Gann is doing
everything. From plays to beauty pagents
to 4-H, she is keeping herself busy. For the
past eight years she has helped with the
Cowley County Arts and Crafts Fair in
Winfield. She is also the market manager
for the farmer's markets and Spring Hill
farms.
She's also actively involved with her
church and puts her knowledge of music to
work for God.
"I guess I just feel lucky that God chose
me," she said.
Gann is doing her best to impart the love
of music on son and daughter. Her con-
stant influence has already sparked an in-
terest in daughter, Torie.
But, what if her six year old son Greg
decides to play the drums?
"He'll play outside," she quickly an-
swers.
Gann's attitude on life is a beaming
example of optimism.
"Other people when they reach 35 begin
assessing their lives. I'm just starting."
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Bell Goff
Wayne Gottstine
Joel Goyer
Susie Gray
Scott Gurnee
Brenda Hadden
Kevin Haskin
Dale Havens
Kevin Hawk
Teri Hayward
Rondo Heidebrecht
Barbara Herman
Susanna Hewitt
Aaron Hines
Debbie Hobaugh
Shawn Hock
Debbie Hockenberry
Heather Hockenbury
Chris Holmes
Brian Holt
Somebody help.
Jammin'
Cowley ball player Pam Fritz attempts to keep
the ball out of the hands of two opposing
players. The Lady Tigers were Region VI cham-
pions this year and traveled to Senetobia, Miss,
for first round of national tournament play.
(Traveler photo)
Wayne Gottstine jams along with another
guitar player Robert Doorman at the Wagon
Wheel. Cowley musicians participated in Wed-
nesday night jam sessions at the local night
spot. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
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Robbie Haines
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Keeping it in harmony isn't difficult for the
talented Cowley Co's. David Mclntire was a
member of the group first semester and per-
formed with the group at a number of com-
munity events.
Carol Houseman
April Houston
Darrin Howe
Mary Irvln
Tim Isaacs
William Jackson
Marilyn James
Liz Johnson
Tammie Johnstone
Janie Jordan
Sandy Keene
Ralph Keener
Sherry Kelley
Richard King. Jr.
David Klinkon
Chris Kreidler
Joel Kropp
Jackie Lane
Michelle Lantis
Teresa Lawless
Clint Lawson
Beth Lehew
Chet Logue
Vicki Lower
Jim Lynne
Corrlne McDaniel
David Mclntire
Bryan McKnight
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When quiet, shy, and talented freshman
Robbie Haines designed a T-shirt logo for a
final exam in his art class, little did he
know it would surface on 5000 shirts.
Haines' logo was the winning entry in a
contest to design a national logo for the
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America.
Haines says that he tried to incorporate
symbolism in his design.
"First of all, it started as the Statue of
Liberty flame," Haines explains. "Then I
needed something for technology, so I
chose the space shuttle. Also, I needed
something to represent Kansas, so I put in
a Cessna airplane and wheat stalks."
Interested in art from an early age,
Haines didn't become serious about it until
high school. Haines attributes his interest
to his instruction there.
"My art teacher in high school helped a
lot," Haines enthuses.
Photography along with painting is in-
cluded in Haines' work, with the
photographs serving as models for his
works.
"I usually go out and take a picture of
what I'm going to draw. Then, I paint from
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Tracy Mavis
Julie March
Anna Margyoski
Kim Marx
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Tracey Masterson
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Valerie Merro
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Ed Miller
Janie Miller
Sten Miller
Chad Miner
Laura Moore
Layne Moore
Haines
the photograph," he explains.
That's not always the case though,
Haines says.
"Sometimes I draw whatever pops into
my head."
Usually, it's an object.
"I do better on objects, I hardly ever do
portraits," he says.
Haines is majoring in art at Cowley, and
intends to study commercial art at a four-
year university when he completes his
studies here.
"I would be interested in the future (in
being) a commercial artist," Haines says.
"Later on, most commercial artists go on
and own their own firm. I would like to do
that."
But whatever type of art Haines en-
deavors, he'll likely remain the only artist
in his family, he says.
"There's no artist in our family and they
joke about it. They all wonder where it
came from."
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Quiet talent wins
Creating shades and shadows, Robbie Haines
takes his painting seriously as he creates a life-
like image on canvas. This painting idea
originated from a color photograph that Haines
had previously taken. Haine's final art project
was a logo for VICA and it was chosen for the
national symbol of the group. Maria Parker,
another art student also had her VICA logo en-
try selected for the state symbol. (Photo by
Julie March)
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Tommi Pietilainen
Ken Morain
Glenda Mort
Regina Musgrovo
Paul Nash
Darren Nearhood
Agnes Neises
Jimmie Neises
Magda Nelson
Verona Nelson
Beth Nilles
Dofren Page
Paula Parks
Karen Patrick
Mark Patrick
Janet Patterick
Shawn Peak
Who is Tommi Finland?
One of the first questions people ask
Cowley's only student from Finland is how
to spell his last name, but few have
probably been told to "check the black-
board downstairs, but hold the umlauts."
Sure a name like Tommi Finland is
easier to pronounce than Pietilainen, but
what does he think?
"I think it's great!" he said. "I don't
have anything against that, and it's easier
for the people here, so it's okay."
The 20 year-old Fin, who graduated in
1985, has led an unusual life. From high
school graduation, Pietilainen went direc-
tly into the Army for an 11 month stint,
and then went to work in a hardware store
for six months.
After the hardware store episode,
Pietilainen decided to travel a bit before
beginning school. Pietilainen's tour in-
cluded stops in Greece, Luxemborg, Swit-
zerland, France, and Denmark before set-
tling in the United States and Cowley Coun-
ty Community College. His main interest
is improving on his nearly flawless
English in order to pursue a career as an
English teacher in Finland.
English, he says, is totally different
from Finnish. Most European languages
are related to English, called Indo-
European. Finnish is not, it's related to
Hungarian.
Pietilainen chose Cowley College
because it is close to the family he is living
with while visiting the U.S.
"A family I knew in Udall said it would
be possible to stay with them and attend
college," he said. "I really like it because I
can have a new experience, and meet
many different people."
How do the Cowley courses compare
with the classes he took in Finland?
He is quick to respond.
"Well, I didn't take American Literature
in Finland, so..."
It also appears that Finnish Literature is
different than American Literature in
more ways than one. He mentioned one
Finnish writer that has won a Noble Peace
Prize, but when he pronounced that
writer's name (which sounded like
Apasilanfa) he just started laughing and
said, 'I guess we'll just forget that
question."
Pietilainen went on to explain that in
Finland they have what is considered the
world's largest collection of poems which
he studied when he was a child. This
national poetry, which is all sung to the
same tune, is very old, but Pietilainen ad-
ded "there are some really good stories in
the book. They are unique stories, strictly
Finnish. But I'm not really into that so I
don't know how they compare to American
stones."
Once Pietilainen returns to Finland in
May, he will apply for admission into a
university in order to continue his
education.
"In May, I will apply at the university,
and take a few tests. Very hard tests, it is
very difficult to get in, but the faculty
where I'm trying to get in approves about
10 to 20 percent of the applicants. So that is
what I'm going to do this summer," he
said.
While he does not receive credit for the
time he has spent at Cowley, he feels his
classes have been very important.
(Continued on page 37)
Tommi Pietilainen takes a break from
camping in Lapland to brush up on his
English at Cowley. Photo by Jeff Dziedzic.
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The Man Who Would be King
Beth Nilles, 1987 Homecoming Queen,
congratulates 1987 Homecoming King, Troy
Girrens during coronation ceremonies.
(Traveler photo)
Ben Pierce
Tommi Pietilainen
Bryan Pingry
Holli Pool
Macon Porchia
Wes Porter
Scott Postlewait
Pat Pruitt
Samantha Pruitt
Julie Ott
Louise Rahn
Brian Reed
Julie Reed
David Regnier
Margie Reutter
Larry Rhodes
Stacey Rhoades
Beth Richardson
Darnell Richardson
Ramona Ricketts
Diana Robinson
Donna Roe
Sherri Rogers
Sheila Rutherford
Lydell Saunders
Vicki Shafer
Ann Schneider
Kim Schuchman
Donald Schueneman
John E. Schultz
Lori Schwintz
Jenny Scott
Melinda Seidler
Donna Semple
Debbie Sparlin
Steve Spencer
Tina Storks
Melvin Stinnett
Carol Stone
Cyd Stout
Chris Stover
Kandy Stover
Kathryn Stowell
Mike Swinney
Tiffany Tapia
Bonnie Tatom
George Tatum
Janet Thomas
Matthew Thomas
Kevin Thompson
Reggie Thompson
Carol Tidwell
Janice Tucker
Jeff Turner
Julie Turner
Julie Unruh
Cathy Vargas
Sonia Vaughn
Lisa Wade
Janine Wells
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Wendl Watson
Robert Weaver
Randy Welgand
Janine Wells
Mat Weston
Sandy White
Lori Williams
Laurel Wilson
Myrl Wilson
Harvey Woodard
Denise Woods
Randy Wray
Tammy Wyant
Derrick Young
Patti Zeka
Udderly impossible
Well's scores a 4.00 while balancing her busy schedule
Janine Wells is not a fashion model or a
clothes horse, but she most certainly is a
paradox.
During the year you could find Wells in
anything from a basketball uniform or a
pair of old coveralls to a floor-length
evening dress complete with diamond-like
tiara.
During her two years at Cowley, Wells
has played basketball, participated in Phi
Theta Kappa, Student Government
Association, Student Education
Association, the Tiger Action Club and C-
Club.
Wells was also elected to the
homecoming and Arkalalah courts.
"The highlight of being at Cowley was
being a candidate for Arkalalah Queen,"
said Wells. "That was one of the best ex-
periences of my life. It's something I will
always associate with Cowley."
Social activities are not the only things
keeping Wells busy. Though active in
school functions, Wells has managed to
maintain a 4.00 grade point average.
"My favorite classes are speech and
developmental psychology. They were
really fun," said Wells. "I've worked hard
to get a high grade point average. I've
been on the President's Honor Roll both
years. For the most part, I like school."
Wells, who has lived in the dormitory
both years, says it is a great way to make
friends.
"I like living in the dorms because you
meet a lot more people and you get closer
to people on campus than you would if you
were in an apartment," she said.
The one complaint Wells does have on
dormitory life is the lack of privacy.
"If you really want to be alone, you can
never be alone in the dorms, except for
Sunday when it's like living in a morgue,"
she said.
One thing that helped ease the transition
from family life to dormitory living was
the Foster Parent Program that Cowley
used to sponsor. The program gave out-of-
town dormitory students a foster parent
with which to spend time.
"My foster parents were Jim and Betty
Martin. When I was here my freshman
year, the administration was trying to
decide whether or not to drop the foster
program," explained Wells. "Betty and
Jim went ahead and took me because the
drop wasn't final, but then in November
Cowley dropped the program because of a
lack of participation. Betty and Jim
remained my foster parents for the last
two years anyway . ' '
The biggest change for Wells was the dif-
ference between dormitory and farm life.
"I lived on a farm in Garden Plaine but
my family owns a dairy in Wichita," Wells
said. "I've milked cows since I was eight
years old. We have 120 cows that have to be
milked twice a day. That's been my job for
the last 12 years."
In order for her to stay in practice, she
sometimes goes home on the weekends to
help out with the milking. It's not unusual
for her to bring friends home from Cowley
to help her out with the milking chores.
"It still amazes me when people want to
come home with me to milk," she said.
"It's no big deal to me, but some people
think it's real interesting. It's just a bunch
of cows, believe me."
After graduation, Wells plans on leaving
the milking business behind for awhile in
order to attend Emporia State University.
Wells also plans on adding a new page to
her scholastic activities book when she
begins classes at Emporia in the fall.
"I'm going to Emporia," said Wells, "to
find me some REAL men."
by Julie Reed
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Phi Beta Lambda
sees busy year
Phi Beta Lamba stands for the
college division of Future
Business Leaders of America.
It's geared to provide additional
education experiences for
business students.
"We visit businesses to talk to
people in the business field," said
Joe Isaacson, a PBL adviser.
The group is also adivsed by
Mary Wilson and is made up of 22
members.
The club participated in a booth
at Arkalalah, took a trip to Bin-
ney & Smith, listened to speaker
Lee Greg, sold food during first
semester finals week and sold
candy as their money-making
project. The students studied all
year long for their conference
competiton in Wichita where they
competed in 30 different
categories.
"As far as going to nationals
the student must be ranked first
in two-year colleges and then
they must rank they first over the
four year-schools," said
on the difficulty in winning.
Even though winning is quite
hard the club managed to bring
home 11 top awards. This feat
was accomplished by only eight
students.
Margie Reutter was recognized
from Cowley County in Who's
Who in Kansas Phi Beta Lambda.
The first-place overall winner
was awarded to Greg Collier in
Accounting I. Collier also
received the Mr. Future Business
Executive award.
Myrl Wilson, took both a second
and third place award in her in-
dividual categories, and Barbara
Miner, Nancy Byrd, Diana
Robinson, and Sheila Rutherford
took second in their events.
Third place awards went to
Angela Johnson, and Margie
Reutter.
The students attended general
sessions, seminars, and ended
the conference with the awards
banquet.
Based on total points scored on
the written tests, Greg Collier
will represent Kansas at national
competition in Anaheim, Calif.
July 5-8.
by Michelle Bair
Wilson
Organizatic
Interest in teaching is SEA subject
The Student Education
Association at Cowley County
Community College fits the bill
for students majoring in
education. Stan Dyck, SEA spon-
sor says the organization is
basically a support group for in-
dividuals interested in becoming
teachers.
SEA endeavors to provide ac-
tivities and field trips that will be
beneficial to education students
at Cowley. The group visits a
variety of schools throughout the
year to see different types of
education fields that are
available.
In the past year SEA has taken
several field trips to alternative
schools in Wichita that are fc
problem students, and a learnin
resource center for futur
teachers. Speakers ranging fror
a middle school principal to D)
Foster from Southwester
College have come in to addres
SEA and students have als
worked in area schools as pai
the educational program.
Future plans for SEA would t
the development of programs 1
allow students to participate i
the community.
"It would be good if we coul
try to provide some services fc
the community," said Dyck.
by Julie Reec
PHI BETA LAMBDA. BACK ROW: Kothy Brewer. Max Hill-President, Margie
Reutter, Nancy Beech, Greg Collier, Joe Issocson, adviser. FRONT ROW:
Mary Wilson, adviser, Nancy Byrd, Tammy Hull, Kathy Stowed, Karen Ber-
telsen. NOT PICTURED: Diana Robinson, Sheila Rutherford, Diane Chilcott,
Barbara Miner, Angela Johnson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
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BASEBALL. BACK ROW: Coach Rick Holman, Rob Weaver, Randy Lasley,
Todd Ball, Danny Snow, Brian Pingry, Mike Sparks, Steve Spencer, Dennis
Mclntlre. FRONT ROW: Wes Moore, Mark James, Chris Chappel, Scott Gur-
ney, Tim Barnthouse, Jamie Krug, Jim Barnthouse, Troy Girrens.(Photo by
Wayne Gottstine)
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JjrfM
29
scond year state
ound hopefuls
The Academic Excellence
lallenge team is only in its
sond year of existence, but the
>upe is already going strong,
[n regional competition the
oup tied for first place with
Dud County, giving them a ber-
in the state tournament,
rhe tournament has yet to be
Id at press time, but should the
im win in the state competition
;y will garner a chance to com-
te at national competition in
3rida in May.
Hie first match at the state
mpetition will pit Cowley
ainst Dodge City,
-.ed by advisors Sue Darby and
ul Stirnaman, the team has
idied hard and is expecting a
:cessful outing.
'The team has made great
)gress," Stirnaman said. "If
continue to progress the way
have, there is no reason we
mldn't win the state com-
ition and go on to win
:ionals."
The team is comprised of
Thomas Ahrensmeyer, Donald
Boyle, Troy Girrens, Julie John-
son, and Jim Lynne. Nick
Ballarini and Pam Elliot also
travel with the group, keeping
score and time during matches.
As far as the team's confidence
level going into the state com-
petition, Darby says it all.
"My bags are packed. I'm
going to buy some suntan oil and
a new swimming suit."
by Tom Ahrensmeyer
CCF offers
religious
fellowship
Cowley offered a time and a
place for students and instructors
who chose to, to share their
religious fellowship.
"Campus Christian Fellowship
(CCF) is an organization which
promotes Christian fellowship for
our college students. We meet on
Thursday for a time to get into
God's way," said Stacey
Rhoades, freshman president of
the organization.
According to club sponsor Phil
Buechner, CCF has not been very
active this year, but hopes to
change that.
"There is not a very strong
student participation (in CCF)
and I just want to generate some
more interest," said Buechner.
"Aside from our weekly Bible
study, we haven't done much. We
helped with the Carmen concert
and had a pizza party to brain-
storm for ideas to increase at-
tendance to meetings."
CCF meetings have, however,
attracted a community member
to participate.
"The Rev. Richard Coldwell
has been unofficially adopted
over the years. He comes to the
meetings and discusses God's
word," said Buechner.
by Kristi Adorns
Drama Club just
plays around
The drama club, sponsored by
Sharon Hill, produced two plays,
He Done Her Wrong, or Wedded
But No Wife, the fall melodrama,
and Mother is a Freshman, the
spring play.
"Drama Club is basically
designed to help produce the fall
and spring plays. The members
are also involved with helping
with publicity and backstage
during the plays," said Hill.
Members of the club helped
with the National Shakespeare
Company when they came to
campus in March to present The
Taming of the Shrew, and they
presented Tales for Tots, a collec-
tion of original children's stories
written by the club members, to
the local pre-schools and day
care centers at the end of the
year.
by Layne Moore
SOFTBALL. BACK ROW: Tammy Wyant, Lisa Bennett, Vicky Rlerson, Wendl
Watson, Julie Ott, Carol Terry, Julie Ware, Coach Ed Hargrove. FRONT
ROW: Amy Semmler, Debbie Dean, Angle Dulohery, Kim Schuchman,
[Shelly Maskrid, Lynn Ballard, Latricia Fitzgerald. (Photo by Wayne Got-
tstlne)
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE. BACK ROW: Jim Lynne, Troy Girrens, Tom Ahren-
smeyer, Don Boyle. FRONT ROW: Coach Paul Stirnaman, Julie Johnson
Nick Ballarini, Coach Sue Darby. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
30
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DECA: Small club achieves big
DECA, also known as
Distributive Education Clubs of
America, was small but healthy
during the academic year. The
club was made up of eight mem-
bers and advised by Bob Bren-
naman.
Members spent most of the
year preparing for state com-
petition, and raised funds to
finance the trip to the com-
petition in Wichita.
During first semester, the club
sold sandwiches, taco pies,
nachos, and chili along with cof-
fee in the Business Technology
Commons area. Donuts and cof-
fee were sold second semester.
The club's efforts turned out to
be well worth while when five
members competed in state com-
petition and three awards were
given to the Cowley students.
Myra Estep took second in
Management Decision Making
and Human Relations and Thane
Bailey took third in that same
event. Bailey also took fifth in
Sales Presentation. Estep's
second and Bailey's fifth
qualified them for nationals.
"With four percent of the
people there we came home with
three awards," said Brennaman.
Brennaman was pleased with
the club this year and has visions
big things happening next year.
"Next year I anticipate a more
active club because of leader-
ship," said Brennaman.
Acting president Bonnie Tatum
is part of the reason Brennaman
is optimistic.
"She (Bonnie) would like to run
for higher levels in the state
DECA organization," said Bren-
naman.
Brennaman is starting now to
prepare now for next year.
"I would love to go to state with
two people in each category," he
said. "I'm ready to work with the
club members to prepare for next
year's competition.
by Michelle Bair
Paul Nash, State VICA President, leads Cowley's Opening and Closing
team in a Sunday afternoon practice, preparing for the VICA Skills Olym-
pics competition. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
TNT's: The young and young at heai
The Traditional/Non-Traditio-
nal Club is a group designed to in-
termingle students fresh out of
high school with older students
who are returning to school after
a period of time.
The TNT organization is an ac-
tive one, inviting guest speakers,
sponsoring study groups and
helping students of both the
traditional and non-traditional
genre any way they can.
The group funded seven
General Equivalency Diploma
students during the year. In t;
fall semester the TNT's helpf
with the annual Kiwana Club pa;
cake feed during Arkalalah, a|
also designed and built a float f
the Arkalalah parade.
The group hosted several gue
speakers who gave talks on
variety of subjects, and al
presented information to stude
ts who were interested in findi
employment.
The organization elected its
ficers in the fall. Jim Lynne s<
DECA. BACK ROW: Shawn Love, Bobby Stout, sponsor Bob Brenneman.
FRONT ROW: Linda Sevick, Bonnie Tatum, Myra Estep. (Photo by Jeff
Dziedzic)
TRADITIONAL/NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS. BACK ROW: Gail Rush, Ga
Balmer, Wanda Bierig, JoRita Crane, Margaret Hunter, Bill Harringtor
David Logue, George Tatum, Diana Robinson, Norma Perkins, Shell
Rutherford, Beth Lehew, Bobbie Aupperle, Chet Logue, Don Brown, Mik
Swinney. MIDDLE ROW: Andrew Bierig, Bell Goff , Michelle Campbell, Jer
ny Scott, Joyce Wonser, Janie Jordan, Vera Pooyouma, Sandra Po
tersberg. FRONT ROW: Jim Lynne, Mary Lou Barnes, Chris Vollweide
sponsor. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
ganizations
ed as president, Gay Balmer,
ice-president; Bell Goff,
ecretary; Wanda Bierig,
•easurer and SGA represen-
itive; and Julie Johnson is in
tiarge of public relations. Chris
ollweider sponsors the group.
The TNT club was also in-
olved in the Cowley social life,
hey held study group meetings,
ad a costume dance in April. In
ddition, the group was involved
1 PTK's street carnival.
With 30 members, the group is
tie of the largest on campus, and
's obvious that their motto of
Bring a friend" works well.
NT group members say they
is t want to help others.
"We are trying to help others
ive back what they have given
s,"saidLynne.
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by Laura Moore
ADAAC
s high on life,
activities
Organizing dances, hosting
lest speakers, creating public
rvice announcements, and
omoting fun without drugs or
alcohol headed the list of ac-
tivities for the Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Awareness Council
(ADAAC).
ADAAC was initially formed
last year to give Cowley students
an alternative way to have fun,
and they have continued with that
endeavor this year.
The first major social event of
the year was a Hawaiian dance
with a non-alcoholic drink con-
test. ADAAC also held a Back to
School dance at the beginning of
second semester with a winter
wonderland theme as snow
covered the ground outside.
Other dances and a hayride were
also held to give students
something to do that didn't in-
volve drugs or alcohol.
ADAAC recruited guest
speakers in an effort to inform
their members and visitors about
the dangers of alcohol and drug
abuse, and how to deal with its ef-
fects. Some of the speakers in-
cluded counselors, teachers, doc-
tors, businessmen, and former
alcohol and drug addicts.
In hopes of designing a
program to inform about drug
and alcohol abuse to present at
local schools, ADAAC sent mem-
bers Julie Reed and David
Regnier to a National Drug
Abuse Convention in Washington,
D.C. With this information, they
worked at organizing a program
that would be interesting, yet full
of facts that would cause students
to think twice about drug and
alcohol consumption.
"The trip was extremely
motivational," said Reed. "I was
really surprised at the amount of
people from all over the country
who have become involved in
drug and alcohol use preven-
tion."
The club also traveled to Den-
ton, Tex., to visit the Oaks
Recovery Center for the club's
field trip.
One of the biggest events of the
year for the group was the after
prom party hosted for students
who attended Arkansas City's
High School prom. Working with
parents of the high school studen-
ts and with the administration of
USD 470, ADAAC members
hosted the party from 1 a.m. to 5
a.m. following the prom. In ad-
dition to door prizes, anything
goes competitions, and an MTV
dance floor, ADAAC members
served the group a non-alcoholic
champagne breakfast buffet.
Much of the expense of the
Project Prom activity was han-
dled through a $500 grant awar-
ded the group by Southwestern
Bell Telephone.
"/ hope the
fight continues..."
-Clint Laws on
ADAAC also spent con-
siderable time planning and
organizing a non-alcoholic club
for those 16 and over. As outlined
by the group, the non-alcoholic
club would offer dancing, video
games and snacks four nights a
week.
"I hope the fight against drugs
and alcohol continues next year
and in the following years to
come," said Lawson. "There
were a lot of good things done,
and I hope more gets done next
year."
by Demise Woods
M.COHOL DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS COUNCIL. BACK ROW: Sponsor Linda
♦untnoy, April Houston, sponsor Craig Holcomb, Pam Fritz, Julie March,
itacey Cover, Stephanie Brunner, James Clark, sponsor Bob Juden, Kristi
\dams, Julie Reed. FRONT ROW: Nick Ballarini, Jackie Lane, Denise
Woods, Clint Lawson. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. 1985-86 Student Goverment
Assocation officers Debbie Hobaugh, president; and Troy Girrens, vice-
president; welcome the officers for 1987-88 Mary Dewell, president; and
Julie Reed, vice-president; as sponsors Carriasco McGilbra and Forest
Smith look on. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
32
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Organizatio
Show what they can do
Some clubs and activity groups
on campus often seem bogged
down in their own lethargy, and
their activities are few and far
between.
The Choir and CowleyCo
groups have a different problem.
They have a hard time keeping
track of their performances.
Ask Kenneth Judd, the director
of the two groups, and even he
has trouble remembering.
"Well, we started the year with
our Arkalalah performance with
the Cowley Co group, and then we
had a Christmas concert that was
both CowleyCos and the Choir.
It's hard to pinpoint everything,
because we've performed for so
many various clubs and
organizations throughout the
year/' Judd said.
The singers perform for both
community groups and high
schools and colleges in the area.
Often, the groups will travel to
schools as a sort of enticement to
the singers who are deciding on
which college to attend.
"It's a kind of recruitment
thing, we show them what we can
do and invite them to come and
look us over and so forth," Judd
explained. "Most of their per-
formances are directly to the
classes, not to an assembly. We
may do assemblies for a whole
school occasionally, but most are
just for the choir class. And we
gain some students that way."
But not to worry, the frequent
schedule, with breaks few and far
between, doesn't bother the
singers. Afterall, Judd says, the
whole idea is to perform publicly.
"That's the name of the game,
it's not much fun to just practice.
It gives the students something to
work for, and it fills a need in the
community by entertaining the
various clubs," Judd said.
"That's part of the reason for us
being here, to sing for various
clubs and such, and everybody in-
volved gets something out of it. "
But do they ever let up for a
while, and take a breather?
"Not a long one." Judd
laughed.
by Steve Dye
Concert band in demand
Practice makes perfect, or so
the saying goes, but unless there
are performances, it goes un-
noticed.
With as many concerts and
tours that the Concert and Jazz
Bands coordinated, their talent
definitely did not go unnoticed.
In November, a concert was
held by the Jazz Band featuring
saxophonist, Chuck Bird and
three other members from his
quartet.
The winter months were busy
ones for the Concert Band. A win-
ter concert was not the only thing
that took some preparation, the
Concert Band became the Pep
band that performed at 10 home
basketball games.
Jazz Band hosted the nationally
acclaimed pianist, Carl Hoon in a
concert in February and followed
it up in March by going on tour
with the Concert Band, clarinet
choir, and saxophone quartet to
10 schools.
On March 10, Clark Terry, a
highly known trumpet player
came to Cowley to perform with
the Jazz Band. To close up t
year, a Spring concert w
scheduled for April 26.
by Laura Mo
CYCLE turns in tr
campus news
The Cycle, Cowley County
student newspaper, turned thei
attention to hard news this yea:
eschewing the feature orientatici
it has had in the past in favor <
reporting developments with
direct influence on the College.
The paper is advised by Rci
Pruitt. Steve Dye is the editor i
chief. Dye said that the service <
a .newspaper should be in
formation first, with ei
tertainment running a distai
second.
"I think that the paper shout
reflect actual events with real 1U
CONCERT BAND. FIRST ROW: Myrl Wilton. RaNae Dtmoti. SECOND ROW:
Mark Buechner, Maria Parker, Karon day, Tora Foster, Ronda
Heldebrecht. THIRD ROW: Liza Foot, Chris Holmes, Gerald Brown. Loron
Wad*, Cindy Smith, FOURTH ROW: Leonard Barnhill, Nick Ballarlni, Chris
Stover, Terry Smith, Joel Goyer. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
SPIRIT SQUAD. Laurel Wilson, Laura Moore, Samantha Cain, Karen Clay,
Cindra Clark, Ed Brooks, Jim Brown, April Houstonm Debbie Hobaugh,
Julie Turner, Sherrl Rogers, Shannon Lowery. (Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
Organizations
33
onsequenses, as opposed to
loing half a page on the
Jahamarama," Dye said.
We've endeavored to keep
nyone who is interested in-
ormed about the decisions made
t both a state level and locally
y the Board of Trustees and
!ollege administrators.
"Of course, there are probably
good number of people who
/ould rather hear about a Tiger
'ube competition. We're just not
onvinced that those people ac-
ially read."
Pruitt agreed that the move to
ard news was a good one for the
aper.
"We've probably done the best
1 the three years that I've been
ere," he said. "In general, I'd
ave to say that this is the best
taff I've had."
The paper is published the first
riday of every month and un-
erclassmen are in charge on
pecial issues.
"One isssue every semester we
;t the freshman put out the
aper. The Christmas tab was
one by them first semester and
le graduation issue was done
lis semester," said Pruitt.
Kristi Adams said that the staff
PULSE makes LIFE exciting for students
seemed more concerned with the
quality of their work second
semester than the first semester.
Dye concurred with that view.
"We had some people that
showed a certain amount of
talent, but almost no ambition fir-
st semester. But we managed to
cull the majority of those people,
and we had good luck coercing
some others to join the staff,"
Dye said. "We have a much hap-
pier situation now, the people
who have talent are willing to use
it."
Pruitt also said the quality of
photography and the layout and
design is better than in the last
three years.
The staff also produces a
daily newsletter, the Roar. Kristi
Adams and Stephanie Brunner
are co-editors of the Roar.
by Layne Moore
Attempting to maintain the
quality of last year's magazine
which was named the number
two general interest magazine in
the nation, the Pulse staff tried to
keep the campus well informed
about interesting people and
events.
Publishing a magazine four
times a year, the staff spent
many weekends and twilight
hours working to meet deadlines.
Creating new designs to catch
the readers' attention, the staff
kept a fountain of brainstorming
ideas coming.
"I really liked pages 0-1
because of the new designs and
the graphic blocks on the Head-
start story page in the third
issue," said Laura Moore, design
editor.
New staff members had to
learn to contribute ideas to the
publication.
"Most new staff members
came from staffs that were
teacher dictated and they didn't
have a chance to rely on them-
selves. This year, we learned to
rely on our own creativeness and
dedication to put the Pulse
together," said Moore.
Many new advertisers sup-
ported the Pulse, too.
"Gaining new advertisers in-
spired me to sell all the more,"
said Brian Smith, business
manger. "We sold to some
businesses and industries that
had never advertised with the
publication before."
Leading the staff was Michelle
Bair, editor, and Steve Dye,
associate editor. Keeping the
staff encouraged and in line, Lin-
da Puntney, director of public
relations, was the adviser who
made sure things were finished.
As the year progressed, the
staff grew closer as each
deadline was reached.
"For the most part, the first
issue was like starting from
scratch," said Bair. "The third
issue was the best, because more
people took the time to get in-
volved. With prior issues for ex-
perience, nearly the entire staff
was able to take part in the
designing and pasting up of the
Pulse by the third issue."
by Denise Woods
USE STAFF. TOP ROW: Wayne Gottttlne, Julie "Cleopatra" Reed, Devon
nfy, Laura "Monkey" Moore. BOTTOM ROW: Michelle Bair, Steve Dye,
tan Smith, Linda Puntney, adviser; Layne Moore, Kristi Adams,
iphanie Brunner, Denise Woods, Pat Pruitt, Thomas Ahrensmeyer, Julie
irch .April Houston , and Jeff Dziedzic.
JAZZ BAND. FIRST ROW: Cindy Smith, Mark Buechner, Maria Parker,
Gerald Brown, Loren Wade, SECOND ROW: Leonard Barnhill, Nick
Ballarini, Chris Storver, Tom Spiser, Terry Smith, Wes Waggoner, Joel
Goyer. NOT PICTURED: Kent Seibel, Steve Tischner, Robert Dorman.
(Photo by Wayne Gottstine)
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far
VICA leaves its mark
Eighteen VICA (Vocational In-
dustrial Clubs of America)
students traveled to Topeka to
learn more about how State
government works and to
promote awareness of the value
of vocational programs and VICA
activities.
The group used the trip as an
opportunity to meet state
legislators and to sit in on
legislative sessions and hearings
and to visit with members of the
State Board of Education.
"We wanted to try to get more
funding for vocational courses in
Kansas," said Paul Nash State
VICA president. "We're tried to
let them know how important
vocational courses are in our
society."
Nash was especially concerned
with legislative action which cuts
out funding for the replacement
of machines.
"How can you produce workers
without machines?" he asked.
"Learning on outdated equip-
ment will mean that when
workers apply they aren't
qualified because they've learned
on equipment that isn't used any
more."
The trip to Topeka is just one of
a number of successful ventures
the local chapter has had this
year.
Membership in the group has
increased 37 percent over last
year and five of the seven state
secondary and post-secondary of-
ficers were awarded to the local
chapter.
Art students submitted entries
in a logo design contest sponsored
by the local group and the design
of Robbie Haines was selected
locally as the winner and also as
the design to appear as the
national VICA logo on nearly
20,000 shirts to be distributed
nation-wide. Maria Parker's
design will be on 1,200 shirts to be
available by the Kansas Skills
Olympics April 9.
VICA also helped with "The
Last Run" antique car show and
hosted two open houses in the In-
dustrial-Technology Building,
two chili feeds and helped
organize and man a display for
the Expo '87 Show.
Local officers for VICA are:
Paul Nash (State president,
District parlimentarian, local
treasurer); Stephen Stoabs
(state treasurer, district
treasurer, local secretary),
James Clark (state vice-
president, local reporter), Darrin
Teague (local president, district
secretary), Darrin Bannon (local
parlimentarian), Justin Wood-
ward (local club adviser), Rex
Garnett (district reporter), Ran-
dy Croft (district club adviser).
by Wayne Gottsiine
PTK dedicated
to knowledge
Devoted to expanding and
honoring the knowledge of
Cowley students may sound like a
tough job, but members of the
Phi Theta Kappa organization
took on the responsibilities hap-
pily and proudly.
The organization is for people
active in both community and
campus activities. To become a
memner of PTK, students had to
Organizat'u
be recommended by two in
structors and receive an in-
vitation to join from the
organization itself.
According to Chet Logue,
president of the group, the
reasoning behind the club is that
"athletes get honored, we feel
that academic students should be
publicly honored as well."
Group activities for 1986-87
covered a wide range. Phi Theta
Kappa was involved with tutoring
students in all academic areas,
blood donation program, Worm-
in-the-Apple Teacher Ap-
preciaton, the Valentine's Day
Flower and Weed gift, and the
Kiss A Pig contest.
Johnson said the group ran the
concession stand during the
basketball games to help finance
some of their activities.
"It (the concession stand) was
our big money raiser for the
year," she said.
According to Swinney the'
reason for the big fund raiser was
to help the group be active on
state and national levels.
"The school provides us with
transportation, but as far as
registration fees and ac-
comodations, we have to fund it,"
Swinney said.
The Phi Theta Kappa National
Convention was held in Dallas.
VOCATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CLUBS OF AMERICA: TOP ROW. Verona
Nelson, Justin Woodard, Darrin Teague, Paul Nash, Stacey Cover, Steve
Stoalls, James Clark, David Zimmerman. MIDDLE ROW: Forest Klndrick,
Charlie White, Jimmie Nieses, Darren Bannon, Jirenary, Lisa Foote,
Margeret Watkins. BOTTOM ROW: Jeff Hayes, Randy Croft. (Photo by
Wayne Gottstine)
PHI THETA KAPPA. FRONT ROW: Aggie Neises, Terrl Hayward, Cr
Logue, Bell Goff. SECOND ROW: Kathy Gann, Sheila Whyde, Julie Jor
son. Norma Perkins, Kathy Waggoner, Myrl Wilson, Wanda Bierig. BA
ROW. Frank Hunter, Margaret Hunter, Marilyn James, Jorita Crane, J
Lynn, Jim Miesner.
jan/zat/ons
"We went to meetings on fund
raising, incorporating alumni
organizations, communication
workshops, and getting com-
munity based organizations star-
ted," she said. "All of those
topics are important to our
group."
The convention was not all
work, entertainment was
provided by way of a dance on
Friday, a formal ball on Saturday
and a little site seeing.
The National Convention also
brought the club recognition
when they returned home with
the newly elected state president
from Cowley County Community
College.
Participating in the National
Convention was not the end of the
club's activities, the Nelson Car-
nival was an all-school event
sponsored by the group.
"We are the initiators of the
carnival, and have eight other
clubs involved. The proceeds will
go to a scholarship in the name of
Gwen Nelson, hopefully, this will
oecome a tradition," said John-
son.
Sponsor of the group was Jim
Miesner. Miesner drew nothing
out praise from the members of
PTK, which was impressive due
to the size of the group. The mem-
oership roster was ap-
JWJAZ
proximately 80 persons, with an
active roster of about 40.
"He's just wonderful as an ad-
viser," said Goff. "He let's us
make our own decisions, and
doesn't try to boss us."
by Laura Moore
COSAAO-VICA:
A cut above
e rest
th
Cosmo/Vica takes the shortcut
to attaining a job. How? Being a
member of the organization helps
students compete for the top
stylist positions.
The 1986-87 term has not been
one of the club's more active
years, but members of the club
feel that it was a good ex-
perience.
There are seven members in
the club, so that makes for a
close-knit family atmosphere.
President Rita Shook, feels that
closeness helps the members.
"It's a lot of fun, we offer each
other suggestions and when we
compete, it is nice to get to meet
other people interested in the
same field that we are," she said.
Besides being fun, Cheryl Mc-
Cully, a certified teaching
assistant, added that the club "of-
fers the students a chance to gain
more responsibility and added
learning experiences."
Tina Starks, cosmetology
student, said the club helps the
students gain confidence in their
abilities.
Confidence, they say, is
definitely a needed quality for
hair stylists, especially when un-
der the strains of competition.
April 9 marked the day for
Cowley's Cosmo/Vica club to
compete against students from
all over Kansas.
Two of the club's seven chose to
compete, with two other mem-
bers sacrificing their pampered
tendrils to act as models.
Glenda Mort and Janet Pat-
trick comprised one team, and
Donna Semple and Shook the
other. The competition took place
in Wichita with the awards
banquet to be held on the April 10.
Placing on a state level is just
one more item for the students to
add onto their job resumes.
by Laura Moore
35_
People help
people through
Project Care
Caring for the students and the
community, Project Care earned
its name.
Hosting benefit dances, they
raised money for a student
medical fund and they sponsored
dances for the high school and
college students.
Their choir traveled to area
churches to sing and for Regina
Musgrove that was one of the best
aspects of the group.
"I enjoyed being in Project
Care because of the church choir
and the friendly people. I liked
raising money to give to charities
and students in financial need.
What I didn't like was that the
students didn't pay it back," said
Musgrove.
Not afraid of labor, the mem-
bers washed cars, cleaned up
yards, worked in concession stan-
ds, and provided transportation
for senior citizens to shop.
"Project Care is a good
program," said Rob Burton,
social committee chairman. "It
COSMO/VICA. FRONT ROW: Holli Pool, Tina Anderson, Janet Thomas.
BACK ROW: Pat Mauxey, Glenda Mort, Donna Semple, Rita Shook. (Photo
t>y Wayne Gottstine)
PROJECT CARE. BACK ROW: Tracey Patterson, Henri Chatman, Ben Pierce.
THIRD ROW: Virgil Watson. SECOND ROW: Robert Burton, Derrick Young.
FRONT ROW: Regina Musgrove. (Photo by Jeff Dziedzic)
36
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Project Care
(continued from page 35)
helps out a lot of people and is a
good way for kids to get involved
in the community."
Organizing the group, the spon-
sors consisted of Marsha Carr,
Craig Holcomb, Bob Juden, Lou
Nelson, and Virgil Watson.
"I think the organization has
reached its goal by providing ser-
vices for students and members
of the community. It's made
students feel more comfortable
living on campus," said Chad
Miner, president. "It lets them
know someone on campus
cares."
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Tom mi
"The time that I am spending here will
benefit, because I have learned to use the
language, and I have been exposed to the
language all the time. But the transcripts
won't mean anything in Finland. "
He says he'll be glad to begin college in
Finland, but feels that his time in the army
was very beneficial. Of the mandatory ser-
vice for all 20 year-old males he said, "I
just feel that it is our duty (to serve) ."
Pietilainen's experiences in the army
were similar to those found in the
American service. The usual pranks and
jokes were played, but when pressed for
details, Pietilainen blushed and politely
said, "I'm not going to answer these
questions."
Pietilainen has three favorite places to
travel.
"Greece, because of the people. They
are very friendly and honest. Hungary, it's
just very nice, and they have a pretty high
standard of living for a socialist country,
and England, because I have a friend
there."
He also commented on European fashion
as compared to American fashion.
"Here," he said, "all the guys wear
jeans. In Europe, you see all kinds of pants
that guys can wear. You Americans are
very neat and clean in your dress and
there's nothing really radical."
(continued from page 24)
He loves to travel and often can find
humor in his trips. One of his favorite
stories involves a train trip he took.
"We were traveling with a friend of mine
who was born in southern France. We saw
two very good looking girls in the train and
we started to make comments in Finnish
about the girls and you know... (he laughs)
the girls weren't from Finland but from
France so they couldn't understand. But
behind the French girls there walked a
Finnish lady and we didn't know it, and she
said 'Are you boys from Finland?' and we
were so embarrassed. ' '
One of his favorite food dishes, Fly Pie,
comes from England. It's name comes
from the raisins in the pie that look like
flies. Traveling has given him a chance to
experience a lot of different foods and
some of his favorites come from Denmark,
especially a smorgasbord he had at a
friend's house. He also likes Greek food,
namely souvlakia.
Living so far away from home has been
difficult but his parents fill that void by
sending care packages from home. One of
the highlights of the packages are a Fin-
nish specialty called pasties which this
reporter has observed he has trouble
sharing.
Music ranks high on his list of favorite
past times.
"I have played guitar for eight years. I
play all kinds of music except for country
and western," he said. "My favorite ar-
tists are Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Eddie
Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughn."
Although he has adjusted well to life in
the United States, Tommy Finland says
translations are a difficult part of learning
a new language.
"An English teacher gave me some ad-
vice about Finnish slang. Don't ever try to
translate our Finnish sayings into English.
A simple thing like 'to understand' in
English means 'encircled in thought' in
Finnish. One Finnish saying more closely
related to English, concerns becoming
angry with someone. In Finland they say
'Tear your pants.' The English version is
similar, but foregoes the clothing to get to
the heart of the matter."
He says he has enjoyed his stay in the
United States and was well prepared from
the advice of other foreign exchange
students. What's the best advice he heard
about coming here?
"Don't drink the American beer "
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The Lady Tigers Spell It Correctly
They came in touted as the best team in
Region VI. When the smoke had cleared,
the Lady Tigers hade more than lived up to
the acclamations they had received.
Cowley received a bye in the first round
of post season play and then traveled to
Friends University in Wichita to do battle
with the Red Ravens of Coffeyville, the
only team to defeat the Lady Tigers in con-
ference play.
Cowley proceeded to show that loss was
a fluke by dismembering Coffeyville 91-73.
This victory earned them the right to play
in the semifinals against Dodge City.
The Dodge City team came into the
game as underdogs, but fought hard
enough to give the Lady Tigers somewhat
of a scare. Cowley pulled it out 57-50, but
not before Dodge City had given them
something to think about.
The Tigers were now in for the game of
the season against Barton County. The
reigning champs of Region VI had been the
regional champs for three consecutive
years. Barton had a dynasty building and
the Lady Tigers were set to knock it down.
The game was tight in the beginning.
Pam Fritz took control early with her
baseline jumpers and inside moves. The
rest of the team followed her lead and
proceeded to conduct a clinic. While Ar-
neetrice Cobb, Latricia Fitzgerald, aM
Angie Dulohery bombed away from oul
side, Fritz, Peaches Harris, and Ramona\
Ricketts pounded away inside.
The referees lost control of the game due
to inconsistent calls. They called petty
fouls on either team yet missed players
getting thrown to the ground. The game
was reminiscent of a wrestling match with
players fearing for their safety.
Sophomores Fitzgerald and Ricketts hit
some big free throws late in the game, but
a freshman hit the key shots to keep Bar-
ton at bay. Arneetrice Cobb displayed the
composure of a sophomore as she hit the
monumental shots. Cowley held Barton off
to win by a final 70-64 score.
The bags were packed and the Lady
Tigers were off to Senatobia, Miss., for the
National Junior College Athletic
Association basketball tournament.
Their season, however, came to a
screeching halt as they came up against
their toughest opponent thus far in the
shape of the Casper, Wyo., Thunderbirds.
The Cowley team was on par with the
talent of the Casper team, but missed shots
and turnovers spelled doom for the Lady
Tigers.
Although the final score read Caspar 72
and Cowley 60, Coach Linda Hargrove was
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filled team were depressed, but Hargrove
exemplified a winning spirit in her sum-
mary of the ended season.
"It was a great year," explained
Hargrove. "The kids won the conference
again, they won Region VI for the first
time in five years. We had only one loss in
the state, and that was in Coffey ville, and I
don't know that anyone ever beats Cof-
feyville in Coffeyville. And we beat all of
the best teams twice, we beat Barton
twice, we beat Dodge City twice, we beat
Johnson twice, and we beat Coffeyville
twice. So we pretty much dominated the
region this year, and it was very rewar-
ding."
Hargrove feels that the team had a suc-
essful season that couldn't be measured
trophies.
"The wins are important, but that
sn't the thing that makes this team win-
ners. The fact that they worked hard at
practice everyday, they went to class
eveiyday, and that all of our sophomores
are graduating and receiving university
and College scholarships. These are the
things that make them winners in my
mind. Yin that respect, I think that this
team h\s been exceptional," she said.
by Tom Ahrensmeyer
Playoff success
Janlne Wells, Arneetrice Cobb, Angle
Dulohery, Kim Marx, Peaches Harris, Pom Fritz
and Latricia Fitzgerald proudly display their vic-
tory sign following their win over Barton Coun-
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The Lady Tiger's sof tball season has not
gone well as of press time.
Their 6-11 record would seem respec-
table enough for a almost brand new team,
but you have to bear in mind that "respec-
table" — at least as applied to the per-
formance of a women't team — is a dirty
word at Cowley.
Admitedly, the Lady Tigers have a tough
act to follow. Last year's squad was
nationally ranked throughout the season,
enjoying rankings as high as seventh in the
nation. The 1986 Tigers won the Region VI
Championship, rolling up a 36-10 record.
Still, head coach Ed Hargrove is ex-
pecting the situation to improve.
"I think eventually we will be as good as
we were last year, but it might take a little
while," he said. "We just have to get more
consistent."
Hargrove started the season with hopes
his Lady Tiger could accomplish three
goals this season. The first was to win at
least 25 games, the second was to repeat as
Jayhawk East Division champions, the
third is to be in the top three finishers at
the Region VI tournament.
Cowley has gotten off to a trifle too slow
a start to manage that, Hargrove said.
"Realistically, it's going to be almost
impossible to do that, so we've shifted our
sights a little now," Hargrove said. "We
already have five conference losses, so it's
highly unlikely we can win the conference.
Still, we want to finish over .500 and make
a strong showing at the Region VI tour-
nament."
Although the Lady Tigers likely have as
high a level of talent as they have in the
past, the difference is seasoning. The
Tigers are a young squad, with only three
freshman out amoung ten sophomores. So
rather they have performed up to
Hargrove's expectations or not, they
should have another chance at it next year,
and it's possible to veiw this year as a
building season.
"With so many freshmen I want to finish
strong so they'll leave with a good feeling
about the program and want to come
back," Hargrove said. "With the girls we
have now and the recruits we expect to
have next year, we should be very strong.
We should have a really talented core of
returners."
The Lady Tigers have relied on a fairly
balanced game thus far, shining in no one
area, but turning in credible performances
both offensively and defensively.
"I certainly haven't given up on the
season just because we've lost a few
games. I still feel confident that we'll come
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out of the conference with a winning
record, and that we'll do well at Region VI.
I've seen us hit the ball well, I know we
have good pitching, we've played good
defense. We hust have to get it all together,
and I'm confident that we will."
While Hargrove has been blessed again
and again with talented players, much of
the Lady Tiger's past successes have to be
attributed to his coaching ability. Since
taking over head coaching chores,
Hargrove has ammased a 53-16 (through
the 1986 season) for a phenomenal 76.8 win-
ning percentage. Nonetheless, Hargrove is
hesitant to accept praise for his
acheivements.
"I've been pretty lucky so far," he ef-
faced. "The talent that I inherited was
very good, and of course we were able to
put it all together last year and we had a
great season. I'd like to match that per-
centage this year, I hope we can. I expect
the talent we have this year to keep that
winning edge going."
The Lady Tigers squad is comprised of
Jule Ware and Lisa Bennet from Arkansas
City; Vicki Rierson, Julie Ott, Wendi Wat-
son, Carol Terry, Shelly Maskrid, Debbie
Dean, and Lynn Ballard, all from Wichita;
Angie Dulohery from Haysville; two girls
from Oklahoma, Kim Schuchman from
Newkirk and Latricia Fitzgerald from Ar-
dmore; and Amy Semmler from Ft. Pier-
ce, Florida.
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Baseball
So far,
the Tiger
baseballers
have proven
to be
A good team on a
good day, a bad
team on a bad day
The Tiger baseball team has ex-
perienced setbacks on some days and
elation on others so far this season.
Rick Holman, head coach, provides an
apt summation of the team's fortunes thus
far.
"It's just been one of those things where
we can beat a good team on a good day,
and we can lose to a bad team on a bad
day," he says.
True enough, but as he is quick to note,
"It's starting to come together."
The good news bad news scenario con-
tinues.
Strong pitching has been the salvation of
the Tigers this season. But because they
are so dependent on good pitching, when
they don't get it, they lose. Simple as that.
The majority of Cowley's victory's thus
far have come when one of two things is
happening on the mound. Either Troy
Girrens control is on, he's hitting the cor-
ners and the opposition isn't hitting the
ball, or else side-armer Danny Snow's con-
trol is on enough for him to get the ball in
the general vicinity of the plate with a good
deal of velocity and the oppisition isn't hit-
ting the ball. Otherwise, the Tigers
probably aren't winning.
but at press time both have fallen victim to
arm ailments. Both have pitched, but only
in outings too brief to alleviate Holman s
problems when the schedule gets busy.
"It makes it pretty tough when we have
double headers three days in a row. I can
"We've got guys who can get the job
done, and I expect them to do it. "
-Rick Holman.
The Tigers pitching situation has been
complicated by unexpected sore arms (as
if tendonitis is ever expected). Matt Hicks
and Mike Sparks were to have played a
heavy part in the Cowley pitching rotation
start Girrens and Snow on the first day and
be pretty confident that they'll throw well.
And Todd Ball does a good job for us on the
mound, and STeve Spencer can throw
too," Holman said. "But on the third day,
OUTG Jim Barnhouse gets a close look at second base on his slide in.
Baseball
43
without Matt or Mike, it gets pretty iffy.
And that's if we they all of the distance and
we don't need to put someone in in relief."
Offensively, the picture has been sim-
pler. Cowley's hitters were slow getting
started, but have been gaining momentum
since the season began, and are starting to
show the power that Holman predicted
they would have before the season began.
"Todd Ball and Mark James have been
hitting the ball pretty consistently, and
Troy Girrens has been hitting well for us,"
Holman says.
The Barnthouse twins, Jim and Tim,
have also made their contributions at the
plate, and Randy Lassley has made his
presence known as well.
But it's well the Tigers should hit the
ball. They've had some bad experiences
when staying on base too long — that is,
long enough to get in trouble.
Cowley has a 9-13 record this far, but
Holman is convinced that if his team
eliminates the bad days, they should
alleviate the losing/improve the winning
record somewhat.
"We don't have great athletes with great
physical abilities, we don't have tremen-
dous speed or really great arms. But we've
got guys that can get the job done, and I ex-
pect them to do it," Holman says.
"I'm really pleased with our pitching
staff, we have five kids who are all good
pitchers, and I've got ten or eleven kids
who could possibly hit .300, and four or five
who can do better than that. Just up and
down the line we've got good hitting. As
soon as we can start putting all that
together on the same day we'll be in good
shape."
by Steve Dye
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Stronger
but young
Cowley County's Tennis squad is one of
the many sports programs at Cowley that
is facing the inevitable — a year spent
largely in the process of rebuilding. They
have only one returning player on the
Tiger net sqaud.
Arkansas City's Randy Weigand is
coach Rob Alexander's sole returner in a
field of young players.
"We've got a lot of young players, so
early on we'll probably have a tough
time," said Alexander.
Still, Alexander feels that if anything, he
has a higher level of talent than he did
before.
"I think at 1, 2, and 3, we'll probably be
comparable to where we were last year. I
fell we'll definitely be better than last year
at 4, 5, and 6. There's no question about
that."
Freshmen members of the squad are
Eddie Brooks from Topeka, Wichita's Jim
Brown, Winfield's Joel Kropp, and Brian
Smith and Cleff Cunningham from Arkan-
sas City.
Alexander conducted challenge matches
amoung his palyers to determine his
singles ladder early in the season.
The 1986 season was not kind to the
Tigers, as they garnerned only "two or
three" dual wins, a third place finish at the
Southwestern tournament, and a ppor
showing at the Region VI tournament.
Alexander is hoping for a better showing
as the season unfolds this year.
An alumni match and a dual with Pit-
tsburg State held April 29 were the only
two home matches of the season for the
Tigers this season. The netters took 5 of 7
from the alumni. The results of the Pit-
tsburg State matchup are unknown at
press time.
Alexander said that the Region VI
division looks formidable this season, and
named Johnson County as the probable
favorite to win the playoffs.
"Last year was the third year in a row
that they've won the region. They won all
six singles and two doubles. And their
number one player is a walk on," Alexan-
der said..
by Steve Dye
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Brian Smith, freshman, shows determination as
he returns a serve during practice. The tennis
squad practiced daily on the court by the
Recreation Building in preparation for
matches. (Photo by Pat Pruitt)
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